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noun

ˈkäm-prə-ˌmīz How to pronounce compromise (audio)
Definition of compromisenext
as in negotiation
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

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verb

1
as in to endanger
to place in danger officials at the state department were concerned that his statements would compromise national security

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as in to damage
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of the deletion of several critical points for space considerations really compromised the essay

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Recent Examples of compromise
Noun
Instead, Brew believes an ultimate compromise would mean Iran making an illusory comparison to the Strait of Malacca where there is a smaller, voluntary fee system for services rendered and maintenance. — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026 But the administration was unsatisfied with such a compromise, choosing to gamble on absolute victory. — Emma Ashford, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2026
Verb
The monitor also has HP Eye Ease, which keeps your eyes from straining while not compromising on visual fidelity. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 12 Aug. 2026 Malware installed on a device running macOS, iOS, and Android, for instance, has no ability to defeat this isolation unless the OS itself is compromised through some sort of exotic zero-day exploit. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for compromise
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compromise
  1. negotiation
  2. endanger
  3. damage
  4. threaten
  5. injure
  6. risk
  7. mar
  8. jeopardize
Noun
  • Although no official statements have been made, frenetic speculations about TWICE leader Jihyo and members Tzuyu and Chaeyoung earlier this year prompted JYP to issue statements that contract negotiations were still ongoing.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The negotiations have progressed well and reached their final stage, Araghchi said, while insisting the deal would not reopen the waterway.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of negotiation
Verb
  • They have both been charged with four counts of abandoning or endangering a child.
    — S.E. Jenkins, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Kendra Duggar, 27, and Joseph Duggar, 31, were both charged on March 20 with four counts of endangering the welfare of a minor and four counts of false imprisonment after an investigation, according to a release from local police.
    — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of endanger
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  • Hundreds of buildings — hotels, apartment blocks, mixed-use structures — collapsed or were damaged beyond repair.
    — Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • If Chinese inventories become one of the last lines of defense against damaging global price spikes, Beijing may come to occupy a comparable position.
    — Jason Bordoff, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of damage
Verb
  • Those supporters have done their club proud, a point embodied by the gradual improvements made to a ground Exeter were once threatened with eviction from under previous owners.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • An investigation found that the man allegedly assaulted his 63-year-old father and threatened to kill people at the home following an argument.
    — DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of threaten
Verb
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of using North Korean ballistic missiles in its attacks, as another night of bombardment killed at least nine civilians and injured dozens of others.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Chamapuro added that one person in the community was injured, and called on authorities to send food and medicine.
    — Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of injure
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  • The Fed could raise interest rates in an effort to cool off prices, but the move risks an economic slowdown that may pinch hiring.
    — Max Zahn, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The internet offers myriad new ways to risk your nest egg, as do all those flashy new casinos.
    — Stephen J. K. Walters, Baltimore Sun, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of risk
Verb
  • Just a week after heat and severe storms marred July Fourth celebrations, a heat dome trapped more of the country under relentless warmth and humidity.
    — Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Following a 2024 general election marred by allegations of widespread vote-rigging, the government led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has struggled to build momentum.
    — Hasan Ali, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of mar
Verb
  • With O’Leary now out of step with his two biggest members, Cinema United’s smaller exhibitors worry about how the internal fracture might jeopardize their future bargaining power, should the pact knock out another major supplier.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026
  • That could jeopardize the slim House majority in what is set to be a difficult midterm election for Republicans.
    — Gavin Jackson, NPR, 11 Aug. 2026
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