Noun

• A settlement of differences by mutual concession or arbitration.
• Something intermediate between different things.
• A situation in which people accept something slightly different from what they really want.

Verb

• To reach an agreement with someone in which both sides give up something.
• To come to a mutual agreement.
• To make a shameful concession.
• To cause the impairment of something.
• To damage the reputation of honesty or loyalty.