BRINKMANSHIP | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Brinkmanship

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈbrɪŋkmənʃɪp
Dialects: British English
Definition:

the art or practice of pursuing a dangerous policy to the limits of safety before stopping, especially in politics

Short Definition:

art or practice of pursuing dangerous policy to limits of safety before stopping

Examples:
  • in any game of brinkmanship, it is possible that one side will collapse suddenly
Variant Forms:
  • brinksmanship

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