COMPROMISES Synonyms: 137 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of compromise

as in negotiations

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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compromises

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verb

present tense third-person singular of compromise

as in endangers

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

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as in damages

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 compromises

Noun

Existing attempts to miniaturize these pumping systems often involve compromises, such as rigid mechanical components, high operating voltages, complex fabrication processes, or sacrifices in pumping performance. —

New Atlas, 12 June 2026 This convergence of history and modernity was one of the many delicate compromises required to bring the architect’s scheme to life. —

CNN Money, 8 June 2026 As chairman and then ranking Republican on the Senate Finance Committee, Packwood was a master of cutting deals and forging compromises needed to pass tax legislation through Congress. —

ABC News, 7 June 2026 As chair and then ranking Republican on the Senate Finance Committee, Packwood was a master of cutting deals and forging compromises needed to pass tax legislation through Congress. —

Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026 There are compromises every single step of the way for women. —

Katie Campione, Deadline, 7 June 2026 Other voters were also nervous, and made compromises in their choices. —

Velvet Wu june 1, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026 And yet, even after the stress, the downsizing and the compromises, Giangreco still believes taking the first leap to move was worth it. —

Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026 Ultimately, few foldables below $800 are free of compromises. —

Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026

Verb

Essentially, a dull mower blade compromises the health and appearance of your grass. —

Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 14 June 2026 This layout makes the monitor a natural fit for high-traffic environments like banking counters, medical reception desks, and service queues where traditional screen-sharing is often clumsy or compromises privacy. —

New Atlas, 8 June 2026 But Bogan told the outlet those assurances fall short if construction bulldozes the critical turtle habitat, compromises the manmade earthen dam that holds the springs' pond, or destroys the mesquite thicket downstream where turtles shelter in winter. —

Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026 For normal people, tax closure comes after the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) examines records, proposes adjustments, issues notices, collects payments, compromises liabilities, or enters into closing agreements under the procedures laid out by Congress. —

Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026 Taking Gobert out compromises the Timberwolves’ defense significantly, making the Wolves vulnerable to rim attacks and offensive rebounds. —

Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 13 May 2026 But there is some concern about how the infection might manifest if contracted by someone with uncontrolled HIV or another condition that compromises the immune system. —

Helen Branswell, STAT, 11 May 2026 But some experts say its deal with Aramco compromises that position. —

Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026 Yet the current system for training young athletes compromises that very goal. —

Editorial, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for compromises

Noun

The differing accounts underscore a significant gap between how the US and Iran are describing the next steps in negotiations.

— Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 15 June 2026
The demonstration, which had been previously organized by a hodgepodge of activist groups after weeks of negotiations with local authorities, was otherwise peaceful — with environmentalists, women’s rights advocates, supporters of Palestinians and foes of imperialism, fascism and capitalism.

— Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026