ˈkɔmprəmaɪz n. & v. --n. 1
the settlement of a
dispute by
mutual concession (reached a compromise by bargaining). 2 (often foll. by between) an
intermediate state between conflicting opinions, actions,
etc., reached by mutual concession or
modification (a compromise between ideals
and material necessity). --v. 1 a intr. settle a dispute by mutual concession (compromised
over the terms). b tr.
archaic settle (a dispute) by mutual concession. 2 tr.
bring into disrepute or
danger esp. by
indiscretion or
folly. øøcompromiser n. compromisingly adv. [ME f. OF compromis f. LL compromissum neut.
past part. of compromittere (as
com-, promittere promise)]