Synonyms for

Compromises

Verb / ˈkɑ:mprʌˌmaɪzɪz / Another word for compromises — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Compromises means an agreement or settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.

Synonyms & similar words

viamedia compromise agreement settlement deal pact arrangement understanding concession bargain trade-off give-and-take cooperation accommodation conformity concurrence reconciliation adjustment entente treaty

Synonyms by register

Formal

concession accommodation accord settlement

Informal

deal give-and-take middle ground trade-off

Literary

amalgam reconciliation interchange

Antonyms

agreement accord harmony peace settlement resolution concord

Common collocations

  • reach a compromise
  • make a compromise
  • no compromise
  • compromise agreement
  • compromise candidate
  • compromise solution
  • political compromise

Word family

noun compromise
verb compromise

Usage note

Often used to describe a situation where opposing parties reach an agreement by making concessions. It can sometimes carry a negative connotation of lowering standards or weakening a position.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher and the students reached a compromise on the homework assignment.
  2. The two friends had to make a compromise on which movie to watch.
  3. The compromise between the two companies was a win-win situation.
  4. She agreed to compromise on the price of the car.
  5. The compromise they reached was fair to both parties.

Quotes

  • Compromise makes a good umbrella, but a poor roof; it is temporary expedient, often wise in party politics, almost sure to be unwise in statesmanship. - James Russell Lowell
  • The only way to deal with fear is to face it head-on. The only way to deal with pain is to try to find some beauty in it. The only way to deal with death is to understand it. And the only way to deal with compromise is to accept it. - Steve Maraboli
  • A compromise is the art of dividing a cake in such a way that everyone believes he has the biggest piece. - Ludwig Erhard

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