English-Thai Dictionary

compromise

N การประนีประนอม  give-and-take accommodation kan-pa-ne-pa-nom

 

compromise

VI ประนีประนอม  pa-ne-pa-nom

 

compromise

VT ประนีประนอม  pa-ne-pa-nom

 

compromise with

PHRV ประนีประนอม กับ  ทำสัญญา กับ  pra-ne-pra-nom-kab

 

Webster's 1828 Dictionary

COMPROMISE

n.[L. To give bond to stand to an award, to promise. See Promise. ] 1. A mutual promise or contract of two parties in controversy, to refer their differences to the decision of arbitrators.
2. An amicable agreement between parties in controversy, to settle their differences by mutual concessions.
3. Mutual agreement; adjustment.
[This is its usual signification. ]

 

COMPROMISE

v.t. 1. To adjust and settle a difference by mutual agreement, with concessions of claims by the parties; to compound.
2. To agree; to accord.
3. To commit; to put to hazard; to pledge by some act or declaration.
[In this sense, see Compromit, which is generally used. ]

 

COMPROMISED

pp. Settled by agreement with mutual concessions.

 

COMPROMISER

n.One who compromises.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

COMPROMISE

Com "pro *mise, n. Etym: [F. compromis, fr. L. compromissum a mutual promise to abide by the decision of an arbiter, fr. compromittere to make such a promise; com- + promittere to promise. See Promise. ]

 

1. A mutual agreement to refer matters in dispute to the decision of arbitrators. [Obs. ] Burrill.

 

2. A settlement by arbitration or by mutual consent reached by concession on both sides; a reciprocal abatement of extreme demands or rights, resulting in an agreement. But basely yielded upon compromise That which his noble ancestors achieved with blows. Shak. All government, indeed every human benefit and enjoyment, every virtue and every prudent act, is founded on compromise and barter. Burke. An abhorrence of concession and compromise is a never failing characteristic of religious factions. Hallam.

 

3. A committal to something derogatory or objectionable; a prejudicial concession; a surrender; as, a compromise of character or right. I was determined not to accept any fine speeches, to the compromise of that sex the belonging to which was, after all, my strongest claim and title to them. Lamb.

 

COMPROMISE

Com "pro *mise, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Compromised; p. pr. & vb. n.Compromising. ] Etym: [From Compromise, n.; cf. Compromit. ]

 

1. 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. Shak.

 

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

 

3. 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.Motley.

 

COMPROMISE

COMPROMISE Com "pro *mise, v. i.

 

1. To agree; to accord. [Obs. ]

 

2. To make concession for concilation and peace.

 

COMPROMISER

COMPROMISER Com "pro *mi `ser, n.

 

Defn: One who compromises.

 

New American Oxford Dictionary

compromise

com pro mise |ˈkämprəˌmīz ˈkɑmprəˌmaɪz | ▶noun an agreement or a settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions: an ability to listen to two sides in a dispute, and devise a compromise acceptable to both | the secret of a happy marriage is compromise. • a middle state between conflicting opinions or actions reached by mutual concession or modification: a compromise between commercial appeal and historical interest. • the acceptance of standards that are lower than is desirable: sexism should be tackled without compromise. ▶verb 1 [ no obj. ] settle a dispute by mutual concession: in the end we compromised and deferred the issue. • [ with obj. ] archaic settle (a dispute ) by mutual concession: I should compromise the matter with my father. 2 [ with obj. ] weaken (a reputation or principle ) by accepting standards that are lower than is desirable: commercial pressures could compromise safety. • [ no obj. ] accept standards that are lower than is desirable: we were not prepared to compromise on safety. • bring into disrepute or danger by indiscreet, foolish, or reckless behavior: situations in which his troops could be compromised. DERIVATIVES com pro mis er noun ORIGIN late Middle English (denoting mutual consent to arbitration ): from Old French compromis, from late Latin compromissum ‘a consent to arbitration, ’ neuter past participle of compromittere, from com- ‘together ’ + promittere (see promise ).

 

Oxford Dictionary

compromise

com |prom |ise |ˈkɒmprəmʌɪz | ▶noun 1 an agreement or settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions: eventually they reached a compromise | [ mass noun ] : the secret of a happy marriage is compromise. • an intermediate state between conflicting alternatives reached by mutual concession: a compromise between the freedom of the individual and the need to ensure orderly government. 2 [ mass noun ] the expedient acceptance of standards that are lower than is desirable: sexism should be tackled without compromise. ▶verb [ no obj. ] 1 settle a dispute by mutual concession: in the end we compromised and deferred the issue. 2 expediently accept standards that are lower than is desirable: we were not prepared to compromise on safety. • [ with obj. ] weaken or harm by accepting standards that are lower than is desirable: he won't accept any decisions which compromise his principles. • [ with obj. ] bring into disrepute or danger by indiscreet, foolish, or reckless behaviour: situations in which his troops could be compromised. DERIVATIVES compromiser noun ORIGIN late Middle English (denoting mutual consent to arbitration ): from Old French compromis, from late Latin compromissum ‘a consent to arbitration ’, neuter past participle of compromittere, from com- ‘together ’ + promittere (see promise ).

 

American Oxford Thesaurus

compromise

compromise noun 1 they reached a compromise: agreement, understanding, settlement, terms, deal, trade-off, bargain; middle ground, happy medium, balance. 2 a happy marriage needs compromise: give and take, concession, cooperation. ANTONYMS intransigence. ▶verb 1 we compromised: meet each other halfway, come to an understanding, make a deal, make concessions, find a happy medium, strike a balance; give and take. 2 his actions could compromise his reputation: undermine, weaken, damage, harm; jeopardize, prejudice; discredit, dishonor, shame, embarrass.

 

Oxford Thesaurus

compromise

compromise noun 1 eventually they reached a compromise: agreement, understanding, settlement, terms, accommodation; deal, trade-off, bargain; halfway house, middle ground, middle course, happy medium, balance; Latin modus vivendi. 2 the secret of a happy marriage is compromise: give and take, concession, cooperation. ANTONYMS intransigence. ▶verb 1 in the end we compromised: meet each other halfway, find the middle ground, come to terms, come to an understanding, make a deal, make concessions, find a happy medium, strike a balance; give and take; informal split the difference. 2 his actions could compromise his academic credibility: undermine, weaken, be detrimental to, damage, injure, harm, do harm to; prejudice, be prejudicial to, jeopardize, endanger, imperil; bring into disrepute, reflect badly on, put in a bad light, discredit, dishonour, bring shame to, shame, embarrass.

 

Sanseido Wisdom Dictionary

compromise

com pro mise /kɑ́mprəmàɪz |kɔ́m -/ (! -miseは /maɪz /; 強勢は第1音節 ) 〖com (共に )promise (約束する )〗名詞 複 ～s /-ɪz /1 C 〖行為では 不可算 〗 «…との /…の間の » 妥協 , 譲り合い, 歩み寄り ; 妥協案 «with /between » ; 〖形容詞的に 〗妥協による 〈解決 合意など 〉▸ make a compromise with the opposition parties 野党と妥協をする ▸ try to reach [arrive at ] a compromise 妥協を得ようとする ▸ There's no room for compromise (here ).妥協の余地はない 2 C «…の間の » 折衷したもの , 中間物 ; どっちつかずの物 «between » ▸ a reasonable compromise between environmental protection and convenience 環境保護と利便性の無理のない両立 .3 C (評判 信望などを )傷つけるもの .動詞 ～s /-ɪz /; ～d /-d /; -mising 自動詞 1 〈人が 〉【人などと /事について 】妥協する , 歩み寄る «with /on , over » ▸ How far [much ] will you compromise ?どこまで妥協するつもりですか ▸ The employers are prepared to compromise with the labor union on the matter .経営陣はその問題について労働組合と妥協する用意がある 2 【信念 主義などを 】曲げる ; «…に関して » 譲歩する , 屈従する «with » .他動詞 1 〈名誉 信用など 〉を 汚 （けが ）す , 傷つける ; 〖～ oneself 〗自分の信用を損なう ; 〈行為 物などが 〉…を危うくする , 台なしにする (→分詞 compromising )▸ compromise one's reputation 評判を落とす ▸ The treatment may compromise patients' safety .その治療法は患者の安全を損なうかもしれない 2 〈自分の信条 考えなど 〉を曲げる , …に反する [もとる ]ことをする ▸ compromise one's principles [oneself ] to get along with one's boss 上司とうまくやるために自分の信条を曲げる 3 ｟古 ｠〈争いなど 〉を (妥協して )解決する .