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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