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compromise vs settle

settle vs compromise

compromise and settle both are nouns.

compromise and settle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
compromise Yes No Yes No
settle Yes No Yes No
As verbs, settle is a hypernym of compromise; that is, settle is a word with a broader meaning than compromise:
  • compromise: settle by concession
  • settle: settle conclusively; come to terms
Other hypernyms of compromise include determine, square off, square up.
compromise (noun) settle (noun)
a middle way between two extremes a long wooden bench with a back
an accommodation in which both sides make concessions
compromise (verb) settle (verb)
settle by concession take up residence and become established
make a compromise; arrive at a compromise form a community
expose or make liable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style
establish or develop as a residence
make final; put the last touches on; put into final form
become resolved, fixed, established, or quiet
come as if by falling
bring to an end; settle conclusively
settle conclusively; come to terms
end a legal dispute by arriving at a settlement
come to terms
accept despite lack of complete satisfaction
get one's revenge for a wrong or an injury
fix firmly
arrange or fix in the desired order
come to rest
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
cause to become clear by forming a sediment (of liquids)
sink down or precipitate
go under
become clear by the sinking of particles
dispose of; make a financial settlement
Difference between compromise and settle

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