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- [kom-pruh-mahyz]
- /ˈkɒm prəˌmaɪz/
- /ˈkɒm.prə.maɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kom-pruh-mahyz]
- /ˈkɒm prəˌmaɪz/
Definitions of compromise word
- variable noun compromise A compromise is a situation in which people accept something slightly different from what they really want, because of circumstances or because they are considering the wishes of other people. 3
- verb compromise If you compromise with someone, you reach an agreement with them in which you both give up something that you originally wanted. You can also say that two people or groups compromise. 3
- verb compromise If someone compromises themselves or compromises their beliefs, they do something which damages their reputation for honesty, loyalty, or high moral principles. 3
- noun compromise the settlement of a dispute by concessions on both or all sides 3
- noun compromise the terms of such a settlement 3
- noun compromise something midway between two or more different things 3
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Origin of compromise
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Anglo-French compromisse, Middle French compromis < Latin comprōmissum. See com-, promise
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Parts of speech for Compromise
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
compromise popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for compromise
verb compromise
- agree — If people agree with each other about something, they have the same opinion about it or say that they have the same opinion.
- negotiate — to deal or bargain with another or others, as in the preparation of a treaty or contract or in preliminaries to a business deal.
- compose — The things that something is composed of are its parts or members. The separate things that compose something are the parts or members that form it.
- adjust — When you adjust to a new situation, you get used to it by changing your behaviour or your ideas.
- conciliate — If you conciliate someone, you try to end a disagreement with them.
noun compromise
- agreement — An agreement is a formal decision about future action which is made by two or more countries, groups, or people.
- settlement — the act or state of settling or the state of being settled.
- arrangement — Arrangements are plans and preparations which you make so that something will happen or be possible.
- bargain — Something that is a bargain is good value for money, usually because it has been sold at a lower price than normal.
- concession — If you make a concession to someone, you agree to let them do or have something, especially in order to end an argument or conflict.
Antonyms for compromise
verb compromise
- disarrange — to disturb the arrangement of; disorder; unsettle.
- dispute — to engage in argument or debate.
- dissent — to differ in sentiment or opinion, especially from the majority; withhold assent; disagree (often followed by from): Two of the justices dissented from the majority decision.
- quarrel — a square-headed bolt or arrow, formerly used with a crossbow.
- guard — to keep safe from harm or danger; protect; watch over: to guard the ruler.
noun compromise
- denial — A denial of something is a statement that it is not true, does not exist, or did not happen.
- disagreement — the act, state, or fact of disagreeing.
- misunderstanding — failure to understand correctly; mistake as to meaning or intent.
- refusal — an act or instance of refusing.
- controversy — Controversy is a lot of discussion and argument about something, often involving strong feelings of anger or disapproval.
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