Synonyms of haggle

haggle 1 of 2

verb

ˈha-gəl 

as in to negotiate

to talk over or dispute the terms of a purchase

had to haggle to get his friend to sell his guitar for 20 bucks

Synonyms & Similar Words

• negotiate
• deal
• bargain
• dicker
• argue
• horse-trade
• bicker
• palter
• clash
• cut a deal
• chaffer
• fight
• wrangle
• buy
• wheel and deal
• quarrel
• squabble
• barter
• trade
• exchange
• hassle
• quibble
• purchase
• shop (around)
• peddle
• hawk
• comparison shop

haggle

2 of 2

noun

as in negotiation

Related Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of haggle

Verb

But a family reunion is up in the air as Harry haggles over security arrangements and accommodations. — ABC News, 7 July 2026

But the bill almost failed to get off the ground, as Republicans debated over provisions limiting institutional investors and the House and Senate haggled over different versions of the proposal. — Justin Papp, CNBC, 22 June 2026

So on Wednesday, Crespi and her attorney sat by as board members haggled over a new exit package. — Tess Riski june 18, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026

That’s not going to be the case when both sides start haggling over the details of a potential nuclear agreement. — Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026