brinkmanship

What is another word for brinkmanship? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.

Noun — The practice of pushing a dangerous situation to the edge in order to gain an advantage, rather than backing down.

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How to use brinkmanship

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nuclear brinkmanship political brinkmanship engage in brinkmanship a game of brinkmanship

It is used mostly in politics, diplomacy and negotiations, and it often sounds critical.

The word was formed in English from brink, meaning an edge or border, plus the suffix -manship, which names a skill or involvement in some area.

What does brinkmanship mean?

Brinkmanship is the tactic of pushing a risky situation close to the point of disaster so the other side gives in first.

Is brinkmanship spelled brinksmanship?

Both spellings are used. Brinksmanship is an alternative form of the same word.

What is an example of brinkmanship?

A government threatening a dangerous policy and refusing to back down in order to force the other side to concede is an example of brinkmanship.