Compromiser

com·pro·mise  (kmpr-mz)

n.

1.

a. A settlement of differences in which each side makes concessions.

b. The result of such a settlement.

2. Something that combines qualities or elements of different things: The incongruous design is a compromise between high tech and early American.

3. A concession to something detrimental or pejorative: a compromise of morality.

v. com·pro·mised, com·pro·mis·ing, com·pro·mis·es

v.intr.

1. To arrive at a settlement by making concessions.

2. To reduce the quality, value, or degree of something.

v.tr.

1.

a. To expose or make liable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute: a secret mission that was compromised and had to be abandoned; compromise one's standing in the community.

b. To reduce in quality, value, or degree; weaken or lower.

2. To impair by disease or injury: an immune system that was compromised by a virus.

3. To settle by mutual concessions: a dispute that was compromised.

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[Middle English compromis, from Old French, from Latin comprmissum, mutual promise, from neuter past participle of comprmittere, to promise mutually : com-, com- + prmittere, to promise; see promise.]

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compro·miser n.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

compromiser - a negotiator willing to compromise; "Henry Clay was known as the Great Compromiser" negotiant, negotiator, treater - someone who negotiates (confers with others in order to reach a settlement)