<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>a settlement of differences by mutual concessions; an agreement reached by adjustment of conflicting or opposing claims, principles, etc., by reciprocal modification of demands.</li><li>the result of such a settlement.</li><li>something intermediate between different things: The split-level is a compromise between a ranch house and a multistoried house.</li><li>an endangering, especially of reputation; exposure to danger, suspicion, etc.: a compromise of one's integrity.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>to settle by a compromise.</li><li>to expose or make vulnerable to danger, suspicion, scandal, etc.; jeopardize: a military oversight that compromised the nation's defenses.</li><li>to bind by bargain or agreement.</li><li>to bring to terms.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used without object)</strong></p><ul><li>to make a compromise or compromises: The conflicting parties agreed to compromise.</li><li>to make a dishonorable or shameful concession: He is too honorable to compromise with his principles.</li></ul>