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compromise

/ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/  ·  say it: KOM·pruh·myz

an agreement reached by mutual concession

In Debate & Persuasion

In more detail

1. (noun) an agreement in which each side accepts less than it wanted

2. (verb) to reach an agreement by making concessions

3. (verb) to put something at risk or damage its quality or integrity

Examples

• 1. The two countries reached a compromise and both withdrew their troops.
• 2. The company compromised with the workers by raising salaries by 5%.
• 3. Using cheap materials will compromise the durability of the building.

Nearby in Debate & Persuasion

proviso, stipulation, concession, mediate, arbitrate, negotiate