English · Word Candidate

compromise

/ˈkɒmpɹəˌmaɪz/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: compromises · compromising · compromised

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Việc giải quyết khác biệt bằng trọng tài hoặc đồng ý đạt được bằng sự nhượng bộ lẫn nhau

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Noun

Examples

But basely yielded upon compromise / That which his noble ancestors achieved with blows.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A committal to something derogatory or objectionable; a prejudicial concession; a surrender.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Sự cam kết với điều gì đó xấu xa hoặc không mong muốn

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Noun

Examples

a compromise of character or right

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To bind by mutual agreement.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Gắn kết bằng thỏa thuận lẫn nhau

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Verb

Examples

Laban and himself were compromised / That all the eanlings which were streaked and pied / Should fall as Jacob's hire.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To adjust and settle by mutual concessions; to compound.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

điều chỉnh và giải quyết bằng sự nhượng bộ lẫn nhau

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Verb

Examples

The controversy may easily be compromised.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “compromise” mean?

The settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions.

Is “compromise” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.