Synonyms

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2. constriction, constricting, constringency, con-stringing, astringency, astringing, squeezing, pinching, crushing, crowding, packing, cramming, ramming, stuffing, wedging; binding, wrapping up, trussing up.
3. shortage, shortening, reduction, reducing, retrenchment, retrenching, contraction, contracting; curtailment, curtailing, cut, cutting down, cutting back, cutting short; decrease, decreasing, diminution, diminishing, subtraction, subtracting, subduction, subducting; narrowing, bridging; abbreviation, abbreviating, abridging, abstracting, summarizing, digesting, epitomizing, synopsizing.
4. shrinkage, shrinking, shriveling, withering; slimming down, slenderizing; restriction, restricting, constraint, constraining, astriction, boundary; Gram. ellipsis, Gram, syncope, Gram, hapology, Phon. elision, Phon. synaeresis.
5. density, denseness, consistency, consistence, impermeability, impenetrability, impenetrableness, solidity; compactness, closeness, tightness, narrowness; narrow straits, tight squeeze, bind, confinement; brevity, briefness, shortness, economy.
6. abridgment, survey, digest, epitome, compendium; synopsis, abstract, summary; prdcis, conspectus, prospectus; syllabus, rdsumd, brief, outline, sketch.
7. solidification, concretion, coagulation, congelation, clot, gel, curd, curds; evaporation, dehydration, desiccation, dissipation, deliquescence, inspissation. comprise, v. include, contain, comprehend, embrace, subsume, take in, incorporate, embody; enclose, encircle, envelop, enfold, encompass, compass; cover, take into account or consideration, involve; span, extend, reach, pass over; hold, engross; consist of, be composed of, be compounded of, be resolvable into. compromise, n. 1. concession, trade-off, yielding, adjustment, modification, accommodation; reconciliation, reconcilement, conciliation, propitiation; making up, making peace, coming to terms, harmonization, rapprochement; arbitration, negotiation, mediation; squaring, rectification, setting right, redress, mending, patching, healing.
2. reparation, indemnification, atonement, compensation, satisfaction, amends; appeasement, pacification, placation; (all usu. of prison sentences or other penalties) commutation, Law. compounding, extenuation, alleviation, mitigation, abatement.
3. settlement, agreement, composition, conclusion; arrangement, understanding, terms, conditions, stipulations; truce, armistice, cease-fire, cartel, entente, detente; compact, formal agreement, contract, inden ture, covenant, bond; treaty, alliance, pact, convention; mutual understanding, accord, accordance, concord, concordance, concurrence.
4. happy medium, golden mean, Fr. juste-milieu, Latin, aurea mediocritas', balance, mean, middle ground, middle of the road; moderation, temperance, reasonableness; mediocrity, half measures.
-v. 5. settle, agree, compose, come to terms, come to an understanding, make the best of; arrange, make a deal, meet halfway, give and take, Inf. go fifty-fifty, bridge over; reciprocate, exchange, trade, trade off; concede, yield, adjust, modify, accommodate; arbitrate, negotiate, mediate.
6. rectify, square, set right, redress, mend, patch; appease, pacify, placate; compensate, indemnify, satisfy, make amends, atone; (all usu. of prison sentences or otherpenalites) commute, Law. compound, extenuate, alleviate, abate; reconcile, conciliate, propitiate; make peace, make up, come to terms, harmonize.