Synonyms:
compromise, via_media
Meaning: a middle way between two extremes
Synonyms:
compromise
Meaning: an accommodation in which both sides make concessions; "the newly elected congressmen rejected a compromise because they considered it `business as usual'"
verb
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
compromise
Meaning: make a compromise; arrive at a compromise; "nobody will get everything he wants; we all must compromise"
Synonyms:
compromise
Meaning: settle by concession
Usage examples
They have tried every kind of compromise but none of them works.
Street-fighting was slowly gathering way; all attempts at compromise had failed....
The boasted finality was a broken reed; the life-boat of compromise a hopeless wreck.
The alarm of the nation on the repeal of the Missouri Compromise was serious and startling.
Something higher than two wills in conflict seeking compromise was in it from the beginning.
In his opinion, such conduct would greatly compromise him--especially if I were to lose much.
Before an actual collision of arms occurred, Congress wisely adopted the compromise act of 1833.
For them there could be no condonement, no compromise, no easy forgetfulness, no formal readjustment.
Unless he is grossly belied, he preferred to compromise than fight, and did not always disdain to court the ruffians who plundered him.
"I can make to please Peggy Walker," said Elsie, smiling; "but you will wish for more style--a compromise between fashion and comfort."