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compromise > 5 senses
NOUN1compromise, via mediaA middle way between two extremes
2compromiseAn accommodation in which both sides make concessions
VERB1compromiseMake a compromise
2compromiseSettle by concession
3compromiseExpose or make liable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute
compromise > pronunciation
Soundskaa'mprahmay.z
Rhymesactualize, advertise, advise, and 255 more rhymes in ayz...
compromise > noun 1, act
MeaningA middle way between two extremes.
Synonymsvia media
Broadercooperation
Verbscompromise; compromise
compromise > noun 2, communication
MeaningAn accommodation in which both sides make concessions.
Examples"the newly elected congressmen rejected a compromise because they considered it `business as usual'"
Broaderaccommodation
InstancesMissouri Compromise
Verbscompromise; compromise
compromise > verb 1, communication
MeaningMake a compromise. Arrive at a compromise.
PatternSomebody ----s
Exampleswe all must compromise"
Broaderagree
Narrowergive and take
Nounscompromise; compromise
compromise > verb 2, communication
MeaningSettle by concession.
PatternSomebody ----s; Somebody ----s PP
Broadersettle, square off, square up, determine
Entailsagree, hold, concur, concord
Nounscompromise; compromise
compromise > verb 3, communication
MeaningExpose or make liable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody; Something ----s somebody; Something ----s something
Examples"The nuclear secrets of the state were compromised by the spy"
Broaderqueer, expose, scupper, endanger, peril

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