Compromise and Detente

Compromise

Compromise noun - The act or practice of each side giving up something in order to reach an agreement.

Detente and compromise are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Detente" instead a noun "Compromise".

Nearby Words: compromising, compromised, compromiser, compromizing, compromized

Detente

Detente noun - The easing of tensions or strained relations (especially between nations).
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Synonyms for Detente

Compromise and detente are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Compromise" instead a noun "Detente".

Nearby Words: detention, detent
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