brinkmanship

noun
UK: /ˈbrɪŋkmənʃɪp/
US: /ˈbrɪŋkmənʃɪp/

  1. The art or practice of pursuing a dangerous policy to the limits of safety before stopping, especially in politics.

    1. The two nations engaged in brinkmanship, raising tensions dangerously.
    2. The politician's constant brinkmanship risked escalating the minor dispute into full-blown war.

  2. A policy or practice of pushing a dangerous situation or confrontation to the verge of disaster in order to achieve the most advantageous outcome.

    1. His strategy of brinkmanship nearly backfired, causing widespread panic.
    2. The company's CEO was known for his risky brinkmanship in business negotiations.

Synonyms

confrontation gamesmanship

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "brinkmanship" in English means: The art or practice of pursuing a dangerous policy to the limits of safety before stopping, especially in politics., A policy or practice of pushing a dangerous situation or confrontation to the verge of disaster in order to achieve the most advantageous outcome..

The phonetic transcription of "brinkmanship" is /ˈbrɪŋkmənʃɪp/ in British English and /ˈbrɪŋkmənʃɪp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "brinkmanship": confrontation, gamesmanship.

Example usage of "brinkmanship": "The two nations engaged in brinkmanship, raising tensions dangerously.". More examples on the page.