compromise

nouns

a middle way between two extremes

compromise, via media

an accommodation in which both sides make concessions

"the newly elected congressmen rejected a compromise because they considered it `business as usual'"

compromise

is a type of (narrower)

a settlement of differences

"they reached an accommodation with Japan"

accommodation

verbs

make a compromise; arrive at a compromise

"nobody will get everything he wants; we all must compromise"

compromise

is a type of (narrower)

achieve harmony of opinion, feeling, or purpose

"No two of my colleagues would agree on whom to elect chairman"

agree

settle by concession

compromise

entails

be in accord; be in agreement

"We agreed on the terms of the settlement"; "I can't agree with you!"; "I hold with those who say life is sacred"; "Both philosophers concord on this point"

agree, concord, concur, hold

is a type of (narrower)

settle conclusively; come to terms

"We finally settled the argument"

determine, settle, square off, square up

expose or make liable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute

"The nuclear secrets of the state were compromised by the spy"

compromise

is a type of (narrower)

put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position

endanger, expose, peril, queer, scupper