COMPROMISE Synonyms
There are 17 hypernyms of the word compromise. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for COMPROMISE
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accommodation | nounn | |||||||
noun • making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances • a settlement of differences • in the theories of Jean Piaget: the modification of internal representations in order to accommodate a changing knowledge of reality • living quarters provided for public convenience • the act of providing something (lodging or seat or food) to meet a need • (physiology) the automatic adjustment in focal length of the natural lens of the eye | ||||||||
accord | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • harmony of people's opinions or actions or characters • concurrence of opinion • a written agreement between two states or sovereigns • sympathetic compatibility verb • go together • allow to have | ||||||||
agreement | nounn | |||||||
noun • the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises • compatibility of observations • harmony of people's opinions or actions or characters • the thing arranged or agreed to • the determination of grammatical inflection on the basis of word relations • the verbal act of agreeing | ||||||||
arrangement | nounn | |||||||
noun • the thing arranged or agreed to • an orderly grouping (of things or persons) considered as a unit; the result of arranging • an organized structure for arranging or classifying • the spatial property of the way in which something is placed • a piece of music that has been adapted for performance by a particular set of voices or instruments • the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music | ||||||||
bargain | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each • an advantageous purchase verb • negotiate the terms of an exchange • come to terms; arrive at an agreement | ||||||||
concession | nounn | |||||||
noun • a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business • the act of conceding or yielding • a point conceded or yielded | ||||||||
conciliation | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state of manifesting goodwill and cooperation after being reconciled • any of various forms of mediation whereby disputes may be settled short of arbitration • the act of placating and overcoming distrust and animosity | ||||||||
deal | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a particular instance of buying or selling • an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each • (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent • a plank of softwood (fir or pine board) • wood that is easy to saw (from conifers such as pine or fir) • the cards held in a card game by a given player at any given time • the type of treatment received (especially as the result of an agreement) • the act of distributing playing cards • the act of apportioning or distributing something verb • act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression • take into consideration for exemplifying purposes • take action with respect to (someone or something) • succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available • administer or bestow, as in small portions • do business; offer for sale as for one's livelihood • be in charge of, act on, or dispose of • behave in a certain way towards others • distribute cards to the players in a game • direct the course of; manage or control • give out as one's portion or share • give (a specific card) to a player • sell (especially of illegal material) | ||||||||
mediation | nounn | |||||||
noun • a negotiation to resolve differences that is conducted by some impartial party • the act of intervening for the purpose of bringing about a settlement | ||||||||
pact | nounn | |||||||
noun • a written agreement between two states or sovereigns | ||||||||
settlement | nounn | |||||||
noun • a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government • a community of people smaller than a town • a conclusive resolution of a matter and disposition of it • the act of colonizing; the establishment of colonies • something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making • an area where a group of families live together • termination of a business operation by using its assets to discharge its liabilities | ||||||||
trade-off | nounn | |||||||
noun • an exchange that occurs as a compromise | ||||||||
truce | nounn | |||||||
noun • a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms | ||||||||
understanding | nounn | |||||||
noun • the cognitive condition of someone who understands • the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises • an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion • the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination adjective satellite • characterized by understanding based on comprehension and discernment and empathy | ||||||||
give-and-take | nounn | |||||||
noun • an exchange of views on some topic • light teasing repartee • mutual interaction; the activity of reciprocating or exchanging (especially information) | ||||||||
via media | nounn | |||||||
noun • a middle way between two extremes |