compromise

(kŏmˈprə-mīzˌ)

1. a. A settlement of differences in which each side makes concessions.
   b. The result of such a settlement.
2. Something that combines qualities or elements of different things: The incongruous design is a compromise between high tech and early American.
3. A concession to something detrimental or pejorative: a compromise of morality.

1. To arrive at a settlement by making concessions.
2. To reduce the quality, value, or degree of something.

1. a. To expose or make liable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute: a secret mission that was compromised and had to be abandoned; compromise one's standing in the community.
   b. To reduce in quality, value, or degree; weaken or lower.
2. To impair by disease or injury: an immune system that was compromised by a virus.
3. To settle by mutual concessions: a dispute that was compromised.

Related Forms:

• comˈpro·misˌer noun