Conflict Resolution Techniques

noun the act of keeping away from or preventing something

adjective relating to the act of avoiding something

• The company implemented a strict policy on tax avoidance to ensure compliance with regulations.
• I try to practice healthy eating habits as a way of avoidance when it comes to junk food.
• She's the queen of drama avoidance - she always manages to steer clear of any conflicts.
• His constant avoidance of responsibility will eventually catch up with him.

noun a business transaction

verb to engage in commercial or trade activities

• The company is currently dealing with a high volume of customer inquiries.
• I'm tired of dealing with all this drama at work.
• I can't believe I have to deal with this mess.
• She's been dealing with a lot of emotional baggage lately.

noun skill in managing negotiations, handling people tactfully, etc.

• Diplomacy is essential in maintaining peaceful relations between nations.
• Using diplomacy is the best way to resolve conflicts without violence.
• Sometimes you just gotta have some mad diplomacy skills to deal with difficult people.
• In the game of politics, diplomacy is like a chess move that can change the course of history.

noun lack of interest or concern

verb to cause someone to lose interest or concern

• Her disinterest in the topic was evident during the meeting.
• I could tell he had a lot of disinterest in what was being discussed.
• She was totally disinterested in the whole situation.
• His disinterest was like a thick fog, enveloping the room and stifling any enthusiasm.

adjective a descriptive word that modifies a noun or pronoun, indicating a lack of aggression or hostility

• The nonaggressive approach to conflict resolution is often more effective in the long run.
• He may seem quiet, but he's actually quite nonaggressive in nature.
• Don't worry, she's totally chill and nonaggressive.
• The nonaggressive stance of the government allowed for peaceful negotiations to take place.

verb The action of pushing or moving something forcefully.

• The security guard intervened when he saw a man shoving another patron at the event.
• I saw two guys shoving each other in line for the concert tickets.
• Stop shoving me, I'm trying to get through!
• She felt like life was constantly shoving obstacles in her path.

noun a step taken sideways, especially to avoid something or to gain an advantage

verb to step to one side in order to avoid something or to gain an advantage

• The politician tried to sidestep the controversial question during the press conference.
• She always manages to sidestep any responsibility when things go wrong.
• I saw him try to sidestep the security guard at the concert.
• He tried to sidestep his emotions by burying himself in work.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

conjunction a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence

interjection a word or phrase that expresses a sudden or strong feeling or emotion

article a word that is used to specify a noun, indicating the type of reference being made to the noun

• It is always better to have half a loaf than no bread at all.
• Hey, at least we got half a loaf, better than nothing!
• Half a loaf is better than being completely broke.
• In tough times, remember that half a loaf is better than no bread.

noun the practice of engaging in diplomacy through secret or indirect means

• Backdoor diplomacy is often used by countries to resolve conflicts discreetly.
• Politicians sometimes resort to backdoor diplomacy to avoid public scrutiny.
• Let's try some backdoor diplomacy to smooth things over without anyone knowing.
• In relationships, backdoor diplomacy can be a way to address issues without confrontation.

noun a discussion or conversation, especially for resolving a dispute or disagreement

• The diplomats believed that jaw-jaw was a better option than war-war in resolving the conflict.
• Let's just jaw-jaw about it instead of getting into a fight.
• We should just jaw-jaw it out and figure things out.
• Sometimes it's better to jaw-jaw with someone rather than argue and create tension.

noun a physical embrace or gesture of affection

pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse (e.g., I, you) or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse (e.g., she, it, this)

• During conflicts in the workplace, it is advisable for colleagues to communicate openly and resolve issues by choosing to hug it out.
• When you and your friend have a disagreement, sometimes the best way to make up is to just hug it out.
• If you and your sibling are fighting, just stop and hug it out, everything will be fine.
• Sometimes the best way to let go of anger and frustration is to hug it out with yourself, showing self-compassion and understanding.

adjective relating to or involving a compromise

• The legal document contained a compromissory clause outlining the terms of the agreement.
• I had to sign a compromissory note before receiving the loan.
• I didn't realize there was a compromissory condition attached to the deal.
• Their relationship was like a compromissory bond, each person giving a little to find a middle ground.

noun a state of being in agreement or acceptance without protest

• The board of directors expressed their acquiescency to the proposed changes in the company's policy.
• She showed her acquiescency by nodding along with the group's decision.
• I can't believe he just went along with it without any acquiescency.
• His acquiescency to her demands was like giving in to a tidal wave of emotions.

noun A person who is pretending to be unintelligent or ignorant.

verb An action word that describes the act of pretending to be unintelligent or ignorant.

adjective Describes the behavior of pretending to be unintelligent or ignorant.

• It is unprofessional to act dumb during a job interview.
• Don't act dumb when your teacher asks you a question in class.
• Stop acting dumb, you know exactly what I'm talking about.
• She likes to act dumb to avoid taking responsibility for her actions.