Thesaurus: compromise

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1. n. A mutual agreement to refer matters in dispute to the decision of arbitrators.
2. n. A settlement by arbitration or by mutual consent reached by concession on both sides; a reciprocal abatement of extreme demands or rights, resulting in an agreement.
3. n. A committal to something derogatory or objectionable; a prejudicial concession; a surrender; as, a compromise of character or right.
4. n. To bind by mutual agreement; to agree.
5. n. To adjust and settle by mutual concessions; to compound.
6. n. To pledge by some act or declaration; to endanger the life, reputation, etc., of, by some act which can not be recalled; to expose to suspicion.
7. v. i. To agree; to accord.
8. v. i. To make concession for conciliation and peace.
9. n. a middle way between two extremes
10. n. an accommodation in which both sides make concessions
11. v. make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
12. v. settle by concession