Definitions For Compromise

noun

  • A middle way between two extremes
  • An accommodation in which both sides make concessions
  • A way of reaching agreement in which each person or group gives up something that was wanted in order to end an argument or dispute
  • Something that combines the qualities of two different things
  • A change that makes something worse and that is not done for a good reason

verb

  • Settle by concession
  • Make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
  • Expose or make liable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute
  • To give up something that you want in order to reach an agreement : to settle differences by means of a compromise
  • To expose (something) to risk or danger
  • To damage or weaken (something)

Is Compromise a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US YES
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary YES

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
18
Words with Friends
22

The word Compromise is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words with Friends

Examples of Compromise in a Sentence

  • The art of political compromise
  • To avoid an argument, always be ready to seek compromise.
  • A director who will not tolerate artistic compromise
  • The two sides were unwilling to compromise.
  • We can't reveal that information without compromising national security.
  • A dangerous drug that can further compromise an already weakened immune system

Antonyms for Compromise

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