Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
compromise
noun / verb
/ˈkäm.prəˌmīz/
Definition
An agreement or settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.
Examples
- After hours of negotiation, they finally reached a compromise.
- Sometimes, a little compromise is necessary to keep the peace.
Meaning
Compromise involves finding a middle ground where both parties give up something to reach a mutual agreement.
Synonyms
- agreement
- settlement
- concession
- trade-off
- middle ground
