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Compromise Compromised Beliefs Damages Reputation Honesty Loyalty High

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If someone c__________ themselves or compromises their beliefs, they do something which damages their reputation for honesty, loyalty, or high moral principles .If someone compromises themselves or compromises their beliefs, they do something which damages their reputation for honesty, loyalty, or high moral principles .
He compromised himself by accepting a bribe.
He would rather shoot himself than compromise his principles.
word compromise
full-definition
noun
A compromise is a situation in which people accept something slightly different from what they really want, because of circumstances or because they are considering the wishes of other people.
Encourage your child to reach a compromise between what he wants and what you want.
Be ready and willing to make compromises between your needs and those of your partner.
The government's policy of compromise is not universally popular.
verb
If you compromise with someone, you reach an agreement with them in which you both give up something that you originally wanted. You can also say that two people or groups compromise .
The government has compromised with its critics over monetary policies.
'Nine,' said I. 'Nine thirty,' tried he. We compromised on 9.15.
Israel had originally wanted $1 billion in aid, but compromised on the $650 million.
If someone compromises themselves or compromises their beliefs, they do something which damages their reputation for honesty, loyalty, or high moral principles .
He compromised himself by accepting a bribe.
He would rather shoot himself than compromise his principles.
inflections compromisescompromisingcompromised
cefr-level C1

Tags: oxford5k::cefr-level:c1

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