compromise vs determine

determine vs compromise

compromise is a noun but determine is not a noun.

compromise and determine both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
compromise	Yes	No	Yes	No
determine	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, determine is a hypernym of compromise; that is, determine is a word with a broader meaning than compromise:

compromise: settle by concession
determine: settle conclusively; come to terms

Other hypernyms of compromise include settle, square off, square up.

compromise (noun)	determine (noun)
a middle way between two extremes
an accommodation in which both sides make concessions

compromise (verb)	determine (verb)
settle by concession	reach, make, or come to a decision about something
make a compromise; arrive at a compromise	fix conclusively or authoritatively
expose or make liable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute	shape or influence; give direction to
	fix in scope; fix the boundaries of
	establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
	find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
	decide upon or fix definitely
	settle conclusively; come to terms

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