1. an agreement reached by mutual concession; a settlement of differences by partial yielding on both sides
2. something intermediate between different things

1. to settle a dispute by mutual concession
2. to expose to danger, suspicion, or disrepute

Examples

• The two parties reached a compromise on the budget proposal.
• Marriage requires compromise from both partners.
• The new policy is a compromise between safety and convenience.
• They were willing to compromise on the price.
• We had to compromise our original plans due to bad weather.
• The scandal could compromise his political career.
• Don’t compromise your principles for temporary gain.