COMPROMISE
/ˈkɒmpɹəˌmaɪz/
10 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of COMPROMISE
The settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions.
A committal to something derogatory or objectionable; a prejudicial concession; a surrender.
"a compromise of character or right"
In data security, a violation of the security system such that an unauthorized disclosure or loss of sensitive information may have occurred, or the unauthorized disclosure or loss itself.
To bind by mutual agreement.
To adjust and settle by mutual concessions; to compound.
To find a way between extremes.
Examples of COMPROMISE in a Sentence
- "a compromise of character or right"
Word Details
Is COMPROMISE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, COMPROMISE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: COMPROMISE uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for COMPROMISE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | o | m | p | r | o | m | i | s | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in COMPROMISE
100 words from the letters in COMPROMISE
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How to Use COMPROMISE in Word Games
COMPROMISE is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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