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commutation

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Synonyms and Antonyms of commutation

a giving or taking of one thing of value in return for another

an international commutation of food for oil

Synonyms of commutation

back-and-forth, barter, dicker, exchange, quid pro quo, swap, trade, trade-off, truck

Words Related to commutation

replacement, substitution

reciprocation, recompense, requital

bargain, deal, horse trade, negotiation, transaction

bargaining, dealing, dickering, haggling, horse trading

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