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COMPROMISE Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word compromise. (exact relations)
There are 17 hypernyms of the word compromise. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For COMPROMISE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for compromise, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (15)
accommodation agree agreement bargain cooperation determine endanger expose negotiation peril resolution scupper settle settlement understanding
Phrases (2)
square offsquare up

Alternatives for ACCOMMODATION

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