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Meaning of compromise

- A mutual agreement to refer matters in dispute to the decision of arbitrators.
- 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.
- A committal to something derogatory or objectionable; a prejudicial concession; a surrender; as, a compromise of character or right.
- To bind by mutual agreement; to agree.
- To adjust and settle by mutual concessions; to compound.
- 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.
- To agree; to accord.
- To make concession for conciliation and peace.

Crossword clue for compromise

- Agreement with concessions
- Implicate
- Settle differences
- Settlement by mutual concessions
- Trade-off