compromise

Definitions

An agreement or settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.

The expedient acceptance of standards that are lower than is desirable.

To weaken or harm something, such as one's reputation or integrity, by exposing it to danger or suspicion.

Examples

The two parties finally reached a compromise after hours of intense negotiation.

It is often necessary to compromise on minor details to achieve a greater goal.

Synonyms

agreement settlement concession deal understanding middle ground accommodation

Antonyms

disagreement confrontation refusal dissent inflexibility opposition standoff