Synonyms for Half-measure:

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What are the hypernyms for Half-measure?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Other hypernyms:
compromise, concession, mitigation, moderation, compromise solution, partial solution, Compromise proposal, Partial accommodation, Partial remedy, Partial response.

I have lately been reading and I have derived from the work much genuine pleasure and, I hope, some edification; at any rate it made me feel how ignorant I had previously been on the subject which it treats. Hitherto I have only had instinct to guide me in judging of art; I feel now as if I had been walking blindfold â€” this book seems to give me eyes. I do wish I had pictures within reach by which to test the new sense. Who can read these glowing descriptions of (J. M. W.) Turnerâ€™s works without longing to see them? However eloquent and convincing the language in which anotherâ€™s opinion is placed before you, you still wish to judge for yourself. I like this authorâ€™s style much; there is both energy and beauty in it: I like himself too, because he is such a hearty admirer. He does not give Turner half-measure of praise or veneration; he eulogizes, he reverences him (or rather his genius) with his whole soul. One can sympathize with that sort of devout, serious admiration (for he is no rhapsodist) one can respect it; and yet possibly many people would laugh at it. I am truly obliged to Mr. Smith for giving me this book, not having often met with one that has pleased me more.

Charlotte BrontÃ«
The division between faith and reason is a half-measure, till it is frankly admitted that faith has to do with fiction, and reason with fact.

Leslie Stephen