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negotiation

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of negotiation

the act or practice of each side giving up something in order to reach an agreement
  • it will take some negotiation, but I think we can get each side to agree to a cease-fire
Synonyms of negotiation

accommodation, compromise, concession, give-and-take
Words Related to negotiation

haggle, horse trade

accord, arrangement, bargain, concurrence, consensus, deal, understanding

agreement, settlement

mediation, treaty

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