Face saving and Face-saving

Face saving noun - An act that avoids a loss of face (of dignity or prestige).

Face-saving and face saving are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Face-saving" instead the phrase "Face saving" as a noun or an adjective.

Face-saving adjective - Maintaining dignity or prestige.

Face saving and face-saving are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace phrase "Face saving" with "Face-saving", this phrases are similar.