a settlement of differences by mutual concessions; an agreement reached by adjustment of conflicting or opposing claims, principles, etc., by reciprocal modification of demands.

the result of such a settlement.

something intermediate between different things

The split-level is a compromise between a ranch house and a multistoried house.

an endangering, esp. of reputation; exposure to danger, suspicion, etc.

a compromise of one's integrity.

to settle by a compromise.

to expose or make vulnerable to danger, suspicion, scandal, etc.; jeopardize

a military oversight that compromised the nation's defenses.

Obsolete .

to bind by bargain or agreement.

to bring to terms.

to make a compromise or compromises

The conflicting parties agreed to compromise.

to make a dishonorable or shameful concession

He is too honorable to compromise with his principles.

noun

contest , controversy , difference , disagreement , dispute , dissension , dissent , quarrel

verb

contest , differ , disagree , dispute , dissent , quarrel , guard , protect , save

noun

accommodation , accord , adjustment , arrangement , bargain , compact , composition , concession , contract , copout , covenant , deal , fifty-fifty * , half and half , half measure , happy medium * , mean , middle course , middle ground , pact , sellout , settlement , trade-off , understanding , win-win situation , give-and-take , medium , abatement , arbitration , conciliation , embarrassment , humiliation , jeopardy , modus vivendi

verb

adjust , agree , arbitrate , compose , compound , concede , conciliate , find happy medium , find middle ground , go fifty-fifty , make a deal , make concession , meet halfway , negotiate , play ball with , settle , split the difference , strike balance , trade off , blight , cop out * , discredit , dishonor , embarrass , endanger , explode , expose , give in , hazard , imperil , implicate , jeopardize , mar , menace , peril , prejudice , put under suspicion , risk , ruin , sell out , spoil , weaken , adventure , venture , adapt , agreement , concession , deal , give and take , humiliate , sellout , submit , temporize , truce