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/kˈɑmprəmˌaɪzɪŋ/ Listen

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Compromise v. t. (past & past part. compromised; pres. part. compromising)

To bind by mutual agreement; to agree. (Obs.) "Laban and himself were compromised That all the eanlings which were streaked and pied Should fall as Jacob's hire."

To adjust and settle by mutual concessions; to compound. "The controversy may easily be compromised."

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 pardon all who had been compromised in the late disturbances."

Compromise v. i.

To agree; to accord. (Obs.)

To make concession for conciliation and peace.

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Etymology of 'Compromising'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Compromising" Quotes from Famous Books

... cite or comment on individuals, save as they may illustrate the point under discussion. But I am the less reluctant to animadvert upon this or that employee of the penitentiary, because I feel satisfied that, so far from compromising him with the higher prison authorities, abuse from me would only recommend him to their favor.—Mr. Ivy, such as he was, conducted us to a bench outside a closed door, already partly occupied by three or four half naked convicts, white and black. ...

— The Subterranean Brotherhood • Julian Hawthorne

... your noble hospitality, from death. This benefit conferred gives you an unlimited claim on my gratitude, and a claim, to a certain extent, on my confidence. I will tell you as much of the history of the wanderer you have harboured, as I can tell without compromising my own peace of mind—my own security, moral and physical, and that ...

— Jane Eyre - an Autobiography • Charlotte Bronte

... argument was that the peace of the church must never be bought with money or this would endow its disturbers. His wisdom was well evidenced by events in the next reign. With this advice he urged them to sleep over the matter and discuss it next day. But the struggle to avoid compromising principles in order not only to serve the hour, but to save the love and, perhaps, the lives of friends was a very severe strain to him. When they had gone out he was dismally cast down and acknowledged that ...

— Hugh, Bishop of Lincoln - A Short Story of One of the Makers of Mediaeval England • Charles L. Marson

... connection with Russia. The Cossacks, therefore, to whom the pursuit was intrusted, had instructions to act cautiously and according to circumstances on coming up with them. The result was, through the prudent management of Assarcho, that the clan, without compromising their pride or independence, made such moderate submissions as satisfied the Cossacks; and eventually both chiefs and people received from the Czarina the rewards ...

— Narrative And Miscellaneous Papers • Thomas De Quincey

... the right place; and sometimes I cannot help thinking that your heart is better than the world believes it to be, else how could you so readily divine the hearts of others? How quickly have you devised the best of schemes to promote my daughter's happiness, without compromising her imperial station! Christina shall be Stadthalterin of Hungary; and in her name and my own I thank you for the suggestion. One thing, however, lies heavy on my heart. It is the thought of the blow I am about to inflict upon my poor Joseph. How will he ...

— Joseph II. and His Court • L. Muhlbach

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