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

Argentina fans certainly owned the pre-game festivities, with the white-and-sky-blue jerseys dominating the parking lots, concession booths and precious corners of shade outside Hard Rock Stadium on Friday. — Matias Ocner, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026

A day later, Paramount offered concessions in a bid to smooth over European Commission concerns. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 3 July 2026

With minimal stadium infrastructure supporting concessions, most food came from roaming vendors. — Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Despite his general distrust of traditionalists and a broader crackdown on the old Latin Mass, Pope Francis actually went out of his way to offer concessions to the SSPX. — ABC News, 1 July 2026