English Dictionary
Definition compromise in British English
compromise
verb
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verb
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/
▪ independence, neutrality, reputation, safety, security
▪ beliefs, ideals, principles, standards
Example
Her refusal to compromise infuriated her colleagues.
Synonyms and related words
Synonyms and related words
3
to behave in a way that is not honest by doing things that do not agree with what you previously believed in or tried to achieve
Example
Traditional supporters are accusing the party of compromising its principles.
