compromise
noun
a settlement of differences by mutual concessions; an agreement reached by adjustment of conflicting or opposing claims, principles, etc., by reciprocal modification of demands.
will compromise
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future tenseof compromise.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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Veterans of the agency worry the case will compromise legitimate, highly classified operations against American adversaries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
"However, we are concerned that further rules which are often driven by competitor grievances rather than the interest of consumers, will compromise user privacy, security, and innovation."
From Barron's ● Jan. 27, 2026
In some cases, the animals represent genetic strains that have been developed over many years and their loss will compromise prospects for future research for many years to come.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2025
“Closing field facilities will compromise NOAA’s ability to provide these services and damage the local communities and economies that rely on them,” wrote the group, which included California’s Reps.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 18, 2025
But I think I will compromise and wear the good slacks.
From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien
