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What is another word for Compromise? – 107 Compromise Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    accommodation accord adjustment agreement arrangement bargain concession conciliation contract deal mediation middle ground moderation mutual understanding negotiation pact reconciliation settlement treaty understanding appeasement capitulation compliance cooperation give-and-take middle course pactification rapprochement surrender trade-off unanimity

    Meaning of Compromise

    The primary meaning of the word "compromise" is reaching a mutual agreement by making concessions.

    Definitions

    • An agreement or settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions
    • * A midway state or condition between two extremes
    • * A person or thing that is regarded as a intermediate or combination of different things

    Etymology of Compromise

    The word "compromise" originated in the 15th century from the Old French "comprometre," which is derived from the Latin "compromittere," meaning "to promise mutually"
    Historically, the term was used to describe a mutual promise or agreement, and over time, its meaning expanded to include the concept of making concessions to reach a settlement

    Example Uses

    • The two parties were able to reach a compromise on the contract after weeks of negotiation
    • * She had to compromise on her budget to afford the new apartment
    • * The compromise between the two political parties allowed the bill to pass

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    disagreement discord dispute fight conflict contention opposition resistance refusal rejection defiance noncompliance disobedience inflexibility stubbornness rigidity unyieldingness intransigence deadlock stalemate impasse

    Related Nouns

    agreement contract treaty pact deal settlement negotiation mediation arbitration conciliation reconciliation appeasement capitulation concession accommodation adjustment arrangement understanding bargain

    Related Verbs

    negotiate mediate arbitrate reconcile appease capitulate concede accommodate adjust arrange settle agree compromise bargain haggle moderate

    Related Adjectives

    mutual reciprocal bilateral negotiated mediated arbitrated reconciled appeased capitulated conceded accommodated adjusted arranged settled agreeable compromising moderate reasonable flexible conciliatory