1. noun /ˈkɒmpɹəˌmaɪz,ˈkɑmpɹəˌmaɪz/
b) A committal to something derogatory or objectionable; a prejudicial concession; a surrender; as, a compromise of character or right.<! Webster 1913
See Also: promise
2. verb /ˈkɒmpɹəˌmaɪz,ˈkɑmpɹəˌmaɪz/
b) To find a way between extremes.
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