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BRINKSMANSHIP

(noun)

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There is 1 meaning of the word Brinksmanship.

Brinksmanship - as a noun

Pursuit of an advantage by appearing to be willing to risk a dangerous policy rather than concede a point.

Example: "The diplomat accused the other nation's leader of brinkmanship for refusing to redeploy the troops along their nations' shared border."

Example Sentences

"The two countries engaged in a dangerous game of brinksmanship, constantly testing each other's limits."
"The politician's aggressive brinksmanship tactics kept the negotiations at a stalemate."
"The company's aggressive brinksmanship cost them important partnerships in the industry."
"The military leaders used brinksmanship as a strategy to gain the upper hand in the conflict."
"The brinksmanship between the two rival gangs led to an escalating cycle of violence."
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Word Game Points

Is BRINKSMANSHIP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, brinksmanship is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BRINKSMANSHIP has a SCRABBLE points total of 26.

Is BRINKSMANSHIP a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, brinksmanship is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BRINKSMANSHIP has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 30.

Is BRINKSMANSHIP a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, brinksmanship is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BRINKSMANSHIP has a WORDFEUD points total of 28.

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