Reciprocal
describes something that’s the same on both sides. The word mutual is a near synonym in most uses: reciprocal/mutual friendship, describing, a relationship in which two people feel the same way about each other, or do or give similar things to each other.
What is it called when you give up something?
sacrifice
. noun. the act of giving up something important or valuable so that you or other people can do or have something else.
What is it called when two sides of an argument give up something?
1a : to come to agreement
by mutual concession
The two sides were unwilling to compromise. The union and employer agreed to compromise. … 2 : to adjust or settle by mutual concessions An arbiter was brought in to compromise their differences.
What is the word for when two things cancel each other out?
| neutralise UK neutralize US | offset counterbalance | counteract annul | cancel compensate for | counterpoise make up for |
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What does offspring mean?
1a :
the product of the reproductive processes of an animal or plant
: young, progeny The disease can be transmitted from parent to offspring. b : child a mother of numerous offspring.
What do you say to stop an argument?
- “Let me think about that.” This works in part because it buys time. …
- “You may be right.” This works because it shows willingness to compromise. …
- “I understand.” These are powerful words. …
- “I’m sorry.”
What do you call someone who settles arguments?
An arbitrator
is an independent, impartial third party that works to settle a dispute between two opposing sides, often by making a decision that they both agree to. … To act as an arbitrator is to arbitrate.
What can I say instead of I give up?
| surrender capitulate | succumb yield | concede acquiesce | fold submit | cede defer |
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What’s a word for losing hope?
What does
despair
mean? To despair is to lose all hope. Despair can also be used as a noun meaning complete hopelessness.
Is it OK to give up?
If we spend all our energy on goals that have outlived their usefulness, we’re missing out on opportunities to do other, more meaningful things. Dozens of studies show why giving up can
be good
. In one study, researchers surveyed women who had given up on the particularly personal goal of having children.
What is the word for Cancelling out?
Words Related to cancel (out)
invalidate
, negate, neuter, nullify.
What does Nagate mean?
verb (used with object), ne·gat·ed, ne·gat·ing.
to deny the existence, evidence, or truth of
: an investigation tending to negate any supernatural influences. … verb (used without object), ne·gat·ed, ne·gat·ing. to be negative; bring or cause negative results: a pessimism that always negates.
What does Cancelled out mean?
: to reduce the effect of (something) : to be equal to (something) in force or importance but have
an opposite effect
The costs cancel out the benefits.
What is a female offspring called?
daughter
, girl – a female human offspring; “her daughter cared for her in her old age” male offspring, man-child – a child who is male.
Why do they call it offspring?
offspring (n.)
Old English ofspring “children or young collectively,
descendants
,” literally “those who spring off (someone),” from of “away, away from” (see off (prep.)) … In Middle English often oxspring, ospring. Spelled with one -f- (except by Orm) before c. 1500.
What is an example of a offspring?
Offspring is defined as a human child or animal child, or the children of a family for many years. An example of an offspring is
the cub of two lions at the zoo
. An example of offspring is how a father refers to all his descendants.
