compromise
compromise
nounDefinition of COMPROMISE
the act or practice of each side giving up something in order to reach an agreement <eventually we reached a compromise on the number of hours per week that would be devoted to piano practice>
Related Words haggle, horse trade; accord, arrangement, bargain, concurrence, consensus, deal, understanding; agreement, settlement; mediation, treaty
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