compromise

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Synonyms: compromis, comprise, compromised, compromit, compromiser, compromises

Antonyms: compromis, comprise, compromised, compromit, compromiser, compromises

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Noun

1. The [[settlement]] of [[difference]]s by [[arbitration]] or by [[consent]] reached by [[mutual]] [[concession]]s.
2. A [[committal]] to something [[derogatory]] or [[objectionable]]; a [[prejudicial]] concession; a [[surrender]].
3. {{lb|en|computer security}} A breach of a computer or network's rules such that an unauthorized disclosure or loss of sensitive information may have occurred, or the unauthorized disclosure or loss itself.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|ambitransitive}} To [[bind]] by [[mutual]] [[agreement]].
2. To adjust and settle by [[mutual]] [[concession]]s; to [[compound]].
3. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To find a way between extremes.
4. {{senseid|en|pledge endanger}}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.
5. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[cause]] [[impairment]] of.
6. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[illegally]] [[expose]].
7. {{lb|en|transitive}} To breach (a security system).

Proper noun

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