(usually of a disease or condition) To affect adversely
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An agreement or settlement of a dispute through making concessions
“The rift could have grave repercussions unless both sides reach a compromise soon.”
The act of giving and receiving in equal measure
“One of the secrets to a happy marriage is the ability to compromise.”
A state equally removed from two opposite extremes
Peace offering
A thing that is granted, especially in response to demands
The reestablishment of cordial relations, particularly between two countries
A composite
The action or process of appeasing
An encroachment on a right, a person, a territory, or a property
Financial retribution, payment of claim
An attempt to fudge an issue
Settlement of dispute
Interaction, collaboration or cooperation between two or more parties
An expression of readiness to do or give something if desired
The absence of incompatibility between two things
To settle a dispute by mutual concession
“Both parties were willing to compromise in order to reach a settlement.”
To expose to danger or the risk of loss
“Such lax attitudes will compromise our national security.”
To weaken, harm or bring shame to
“His desperate actions would compromise his good name.”
To cause damage to
“Airborne dust and dirt may compromise the painting's appearance to such a degree that cleaning is warranted.”
(usually of a disease or condition) To affect adversely
To stop operating
Lessen the effectiveness, power, or ability of, especially gradually or insidiously
To show (someone) to be involved in something
To settle or come to terms on a particular arrangement
To make an agreement in which a defendant agrees to plead guilty to a lesser charge instead of not guilty to a greater one
To make or prove (an argument, statement, or theory) unsound or erroneous
To change one's opinion or stance, especially at the behest of someone
Reconcile a situation
To belittle or express disapproval of
Admit or agree that something is true after first denying or resisting it
To be on the verge of inflicting harm or danger
Negotiate the terms and conditions of a transaction
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