Synonyms of concession

concession

noun

kən-ˈse-shən 

1

as in negotiation

the act or practice of each side giving up something in order to reach an agreement

when trying to get a raise in your salary, it's good to know the art of concession

Synonyms & Similar Words

• negotiation
• compromise
• consensus
• agreement
• bargain
• accommodation
• arrangement
• settlement
• give-and-take
• deal
• understanding
• treaty
• mediation
• haggle
• concurrence
• horse trade
• accord

2

as in admission

an open declaration of something (as a fault or the commission of an offense) about oneself

an abject concession of guilt from the governor is the only thing that will save her political career

Synonyms & Similar Words

• admission
• confession
• insistence
• acknowledgment
• assertion
• declaration
• claim
• avowal
• confirmation
• self-confession
• revelation
• apology
• allowance
• fault
• affirmation
• disclosure
• announcement
• proclamation
• betrayal
• pronouncement
• profession
• responsibility
• self-accusation
• self-betrayal
• giveaway
• self-incrimination
• repentance
• self-revelation
• avouchment
• regret
• self-reproach
• penitence
• divulgence
• blame
• contrition
• remorse
• self-recrimination
• hand-wringing
• remorsefulness
• contriteness
• rue

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disavowal
• denial
• rejection
• repudiation
• nonadmission
• disallowance
• disclaimer
• recantation
• renouncement

3

as in privilege

something granted as a special favor

a concession to sell their T-shirts at the village fair

Synonyms & Similar Words

• privilege
• honor
• appanage
• entitlement
• boon
• grant
• exemption
• right
• waiver
• prerogative
• claim
• courtesy
• immunity
• patent
• charter
• birthright
• perquisite

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• duty
• responsibility
• obligation
• burden

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of concession

During the rally on July 10, Wendi Walsh, secretary-treasurer of UNITE Here Local 355, reeled off the names of several concession operators and accused them of remaining silent as the administration fought in the courts. — David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2026

The temporary waivers marked a central US concession for Iran to reopen the crucial waterway, reaping almost immediate financial benefit for Tehran. — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 24 July 2026

This week, the Mets announced a $10 voucher per ticket to use toward eligible concessions and merchandise for any fans who buy a ticket for the final 32 games of the year. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 23 July 2026

It has been officially cleared by the EU, with Paramount agreeing to the relatively minor concession of ending its film distribution partnership with Universal in Europe. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 23 July 2026