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compromise vs scupper

scupper vs compromise

compromise and scupper both are nouns.

compromise and scupper both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
compromise Yes No Yes No
scupper Yes No Yes No
As verbs, scupper is a hypernym of compromise; that is, scupper is a word with a broader meaning than compromise:
  • compromise: expose or make liable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute
  • scupper: put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position
Other hypernyms of compromise include endanger, expose, peril, queer.
compromise (noun) scupper (noun)
a middle way between two extremes drain that allows water on the deck of a vessel to flow overboard
an accommodation in which both sides make concessions
compromise (verb) scupper (verb)
settle by concession put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position
make a compromise; arrive at a compromise wait in hiding to attack
expose or make liable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute
Difference between compromise and scupper

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