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Adjective: face-saving  'fas,sey-ving
  1. Maintaining dignity or prestige
    "a face-saving compromise"
Noun: face saving
  1. An act that avoids a loss of face (of dignity or prestige)
    - face saver

See also: helpful

Type of: accomplishment, achievement

Encyclopedia: Face saving

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