Sacrifice:
Sacrifice is the something which we give up for the better cause. It may be valuable and non-valuable aspects. It may be for various reasons such as for the happiness of others, act of generosity etc.
Compromise:
Compromise is the settlement done between the parties which lower the demand. It is done in order to achieve something in return. It may lead the person unhappy.
Differences:
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| Definition (www.oxforddictionaries.com) |
An act of slaughtering an animal or person or surrendering a possession as an offering to a deity | An agreement or settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions |
| Synonyms | Give up, forfeiture, devote, immolate, oblation, forgo | Settlement, negotiation, risk, compensation, concede |
| Antonyms | Hold, preserve, refuse, acquire, prolong, proceed | Disagree, controversy, abatement, affirm, protect, dissent |
| Word origin | The word sacrifice was originated from Middle English: from Old French, from Latin sacrificium; related to sacrificus ‘sacrificial’, from sacer ‘holy’. | The word compromise was originated from Late Middle English (denoting mutual consent to arbitration): from Old French compromis, from late Latin compromissum consent to arbitration’, neuter past participle of compromittere, from com- ‘together’ + promittere (see promise). |
| Content of selfishness | Not attached | Attached |
| Important in | Personal relationships | Practical relationships |
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