Negotiation Terms

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or a state of being

• After much deliberation, the committee finally agreed on a course of action.
• We all agreed that the movie was terrible and walked out halfway through.
• I told my friends I'd meet them at the party, and they agreed to swing by and pick me up.
• Despite their differences, the two political leaders eventually agreed to bury the hatchet and work together for the greater good.

adjective showing a polite and friendly desire to avoid disagreement and argument

• The two parties reached an amicable agreement after thorough negotiations.
• They ended their relationship on amicable terms and remained friends.
• They decided to part ways but kept it amicable.
• The sun and the moon had an amicable arrangement to take turns in the sky.

verb to make someone less angry or stop them from attacking by giving them what they want

• The government tried to appease the protesters by offering concessions.
• I tried to appease my boss by working extra hours this week.
• She tried to appease her parents by promising to clean her room.
• The soothing music helped to appease my troubled mind.

noun a retreat or withdrawal from a position or opinion

verb to withdraw or retreat from a position or opinion

• The negotiator refused to back down from their demands.
• She's not one to back down from a challenge.
• Don't worry, I won't back down in a fight.
• Despite the obstacles, she didn't back down from pursuing her dreams.

verb to move slightly or make a small movement

• Despite numerous attempts, the heavy rock wouldn't budge from its position.
• I tried pushing the door, but it wouldn't budge.
• I begged him to budge on the price, but he wouldn't give in.
• Her stubbornness was like a wall that wouldn't budge no matter what I said.

noun a day

verb call

pronoun it

• After completing all the tasks on the agenda, it is time to call it a day.
• I'm exhausted, let's just call it a day and go home.
• I can't deal with this anymore, let's just call it a day and bounce.
• Sometimes it's best to know when to call it a day and move on to something new.

verb to approach or reach something in a specified way or direction

preposition used to indicate the point or time at which something happens or is aimed or directed

• The speaker urged the audience to come at the issue with a critical mindset.
• If you have any questions, just come at me and I'll try to help.
• Don't worry, I can handle whatever you come at me with.
• The storm began to come at the coastal town with full force.

verb to reach an agreement or understanding

preposition to reach a settlement or compromise

• After much negotiation, the two parties were finally able to come to terms on the contract.
• It took a while, but we eventually came to terms and agreed on a price for the car.
• I had to come to terms with the fact that I wasn't going to get my way this time.
• She struggled to come to terms with the loss of her beloved pet.

noun a settlement of differences in which each side makes concessions

verb to settle a dispute by mutual concession

• In order to reach a consensus, both parties had to make a compromise.
• We'll have to find a compromise that works for everyone.
• Let's meet in the middle and make a compromise.
• Sometimes in life, you have to compromise in order to move forward.

noun the action of conceding or granting something

• The company made a concession to the union by agreeing to increase wages.
• I managed to get a concession on the price of the car by negotiating with the salesman.
• I scored a sweet concession on these concert tickets from a friend.
• Sometimes in life, you have to make a concession in order to move forward.

verb to stop someone from being angry or discontented; to reconcile

• In order to conciliate the two parties, a mediator was brought in to facilitate a compromise.
• I tried to conciliate with my friend after our disagreement by offering to buy them lunch.
• I had to conciliate with my parents about my late curfew by promising to do extra chores.
• The artist sought to conciliate the contrasting colors in her painting to create a harmonious composition.

verb to agree or be in harmony with someone or something

• I concur with the findings of the research study.
• I totally concur with your opinion on this matter.
• I'm right there with you, I concur.
• The colors of the painting concur beautifully with the overall theme.

noun a general agreement among a group of people

• After much discussion, the committee finally reached a consensus on the new policy.
• We all agreed on the movie choice, so it was a consensus to watch that one.
• The group was totally on the same page about the plan, it was a consensus.
• In the world of fashion, there is a consensus that less is more.

noun a plea

verb cop

• The defendant decided to cop a plea in order to avoid a lengthy trial.
• He knew he was guilty, so he decided to cop a plea.
• He didn't want to risk going to trial, so he decided to cop a plea.
• Sometimes it's better to cop a plea and move on with your life.

noun a large amount or extent

verb to buy and sell goods or services

adjective great in amount, extent, or degree

• The two parties reached a mutually beneficial deal after weeks of negotiations.
• I got a great deal on this new laptop during the sale.
• Let's make a deal - I'll do your homework if you cover for me at work.
• She had to deal with a lot of stress at work, but she handled it like a pro.

noun a discussion between people in which they express different opinions about something

verb to argue about (a subject), especially in a formal manner

• The debate on climate change continues to be a hot topic among scientists and policymakers.
• We had a lively debate about which movie to watch tonight.
• I'm not getting into that debate with you, it's just not worth it.
• The debate between heart and mind rages on within me, trying to make a decision.

noun a conversation between two or more people

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• The dialogue between the two countries was conducted with utmost diplomacy.
• Their dialogue was filled with awkward pauses and misunderstandings.
• I overheard their dialogue and it was juicy!
• The dialogue between the artist and the canvas resulted in a masterpiece.

noun a negotiation or bartering process, especially one characterized by shrewd or unscrupulous dealings

verb to engage in bargaining or bartering

• The two parties decided to dicker over the terms of the contract.
• Let's dicker a bit and see if we can come to an agreement.
• I'm not willing to dicker on the price, it's already a good deal.
• He's always trying to dicker with fate, thinking he can control everything.

verb to have or express a different opinion; to not be in agreement

• The two scholars strongly disagree on the interpretation of the ancient text.
• I just can't see eye to eye with her on this issue, we totally disagree.
• We're just not vibing on this, we totally disagree.
• Their opinions are like oil and water, they just can't agree on anything.

noun a lack of agreement or harmony; a difference of opinion

adjective disagreeing or characterized by disagreement

• The board members had a disagreement over the proposed budget cuts.
• We had a little disagreement about which movie to watch.
• Me and my friend got into a big disagreement about who won the game.
• Their relationship hit a rough patch due to constant disagreement on major decisions.

adverb used before the first of two or more alternatives that are being specified

conjunction used before the first of two or more alternatives that are being specified

• You can either choose to accept the terms and conditions or decline them.
• You can have either pizza or pasta for dinner, it's up to you.
• I don't really like either of those options, can we think of something else?
• She was torn between either pursuing her dreams or staying in her comfort zone.

noun a round, white part of the eye that is used for seeing

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

• The two leaders stood eyeball to eyeball during the negotiation.
• I was eyeball to eyeball with my friend in the staring contest.
• The competitors were eyeball to eyeball in the final round of the tournament.
• The tension in the room was so high, you could cut it with a knife as the two rivals stood eyeball to eyeball.

noun a person's initial action or decision in a particular situation

verb to make the initial action or decision in a particular situation

• It is important to carefully consider your first move in a game of chess.
• Make sure you think about your first move before you make it in chess.
• Don't mess up your first move in chess, dude.
• The company's first move in the market was a bold one, setting the tone for their success.

noun a mutual exchange of concessions or compromises

adjective involving compromise or mutual concession

• Negotiations require a certain level of give-and-take in order to reach a mutually beneficial agreement.
• In any relationship, there has to be some give-and-take to make things work.
• If you want to get along with your roommate, you have to be willing to do some give-and-take.
• Life is all about give-and-take, you can't expect to receive without giving something in return.

noun a person who acts as an intermediary or messenger

verb to act as an intermediary or messenger between two parties

• The mediator acted as a go between for the two parties in the negotiation.
• I'll be the go between for you and Sarah if you need me to pass along a message.
• I can be the go between for you and your crush if you want me to help you out.
• The river served as a natural go between for the two towns on either side.

noun a period of intense bargaining or wrangling over the price of something

verb to dispute or bargain persistently, especially over the cost of something

• The customer tried to haggle with the vendor over the price of the antique vase.
• I always try to haggle at the flea market to get a better deal.
• Let's see if we can haggle the price down on this used car.
• Sometimes you have to haggle with yourself to make a decision.

noun A person's head or the top part of the body

verb To go in a particular direction or to a particular place

adverb In the direction of the front or top

• I need to head off to the meeting now.
• I should head off to catch the bus.
• Let's head off to the party before it gets too late.
• I need to head off this problem before it escalates.

noun a temporary pause or delay in action

• She spoke with hesitation as she carefully chose her words.
• He hesitated before answering the question.
• I ain't got no hesitation when it comes to making decisions.
• His hesitation was like a roadblock in the path to success.

noun the buying and selling of horses, typically involving shrewd or underhand bargaining

• The political parties engaged in horse trading to secure enough votes for their candidate.
• There's a lot of horse trading going on behind the scenes to get this deal done.
• I heard there was some shady horse trading happening in that business deal.
• In the world of finance, successful investors are skilled at the art of horse trading.

noun active resistance or opposition; conflict or war

adjective of or relating to acts of war or conflict

• The peace talks were held in an attempt to de-escalate hostilities between the two countries.
• The feud between the neighbors has only fueled more hostilities.
• Things got heated and soon there were hostilities all around.
• The tension in the room was so thick, it felt like hostilities could break out at any moment.

noun refusal to change one's views or to agree about something

• The diplomat's intransigence during the negotiation process hindered progress towards a resolution.
• His intransigence on the matter made it impossible to reach a compromise.
• Her intransigence was so annoying, it felt like banging my head against a wall.
• The intransigence of the old oak tree, refusing to bend even in the strongest winds, was a symbol of resilience.

noun a deal is a mutual agreement or arrangement between two or more parties

verb make is an action of creating or forming something

• The two companies decided to make a deal to collaborate on a new project.
• Let's make a deal and split the cost of the concert tickets.
• I'll make a deal with you - you wash the dishes and I'll walk the dog.
• Sometimes you have to make a deal with yourself to prioritize your own well-being.

verb to reconcile or make amends with someone after a disagreement or argument

• He promised to make up to his colleagues for his mistake by working extra hours.
• I need to make up to my friend for forgetting their birthday by taking them out to dinner.
• I'll make up to my sister for borrowing her clothes without asking by buying her a new outfit.
• The company tried to make up to their customers for the delayed shipment by offering a discount on their next purchase.

adverb in a mutual or shared manner

• The two countries have agreed to a mutually beneficial trade agreement.
• They both agreed to help each other out, it's mutually beneficial.
• They're like two peas in a pod, always mutually supporting each other.
• Their friendship is like a mutually blooming flower, growing together in harmony.

verb to make someone less angry or hostile by giving in to their demands

• The company tried to placate the angry customers by offering them a full refund.
• I tried to placate my upset friend by buying them their favorite snack.
• She tried to placate her parents by promising to clean her room, but they didn't buy it.
• The politician's attempt to placate the opposing party only served to escalate tensions further.

verb to persuade or convince someone to do something

• I had to prevail upon my colleagues to support the new initiative.
• I managed to prevail upon my friend to lend me some money.
• I couldn't prevail upon my parents to let me go to the concert.
• Despite the odds, he was able to prevail upon his inner strength to keep going.

verb to reply or respond in a conversation or argument

• After taking a brief break to gather his thoughts, he decided to rejoin the meeting.
• I'm going to grab a snack and then rejoin the group by the pool.
• I'll just finish this level of the game and then rejoin you guys in the chat.
• She needed some time alone to rejoin her sense of self before facing the challenges ahead.

verb to make a forcefully reproachful protest

• He felt the need to remonstrate with the board of directors about their decision.
• I had to remonstrate with my roommate about leaving dirty dishes in the sink.
• She always remonstrates with me for staying out late.
• The storm clouds seemed to remonstrate with the sun, creating a dramatic sky.

verb to go back on a promise or commitment

• The company cannot renege on its promise to provide healthcare benefits to its employees.
• I heard Sarah is going to renege on her agreement to help with the project.
• Don't be a renege and back out of our plans at the last minute.
• He tried to renege on his bet, but his friends held him to it.

noun a position or attitude taken in a dispute or conflict

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• In this debate, I tend to side with the experts who have conducted thorough research.
• I always side with my best friend when we're arguing about movies.
• I usually side with the cool kids at school because they know all the latest trends.
• When it comes to choosing between two options, I always side with my gut instinct.

noun a word that functions as the name of a specific thing or set of things, such as 'difference'

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence, such as 'split'

article a word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun, such as 'the'

• After much negotiation, the two parties agreed to split the difference and settle on a compromise.
• Let's just split the difference and call it a day.
• We can split the diff and meet in the middle.
• Sometimes in life, you have to split the difference between what you want and what is practical.

noun a condition or requirement that is specified or demanded as part of an agreement or contract

• The contract includes a stipulation regarding payment terms.
• There's a rule in place about that, it's a stipulation.
• You gotta follow the stip, no exceptions.
• The stipulation acted as a roadblock in their plans.

noun a tentative or provisional arrangement

adjective not certain or fixed; provisional

• The team made a tentative decision to proceed with the project until further research could be conducted.
• We have a tentative plan to go camping next weekend, but it's not set in stone yet.
• I'm thinking about asking her out on a tentative date, just to see how things go.
• His tentative steps into the world of entrepreneurship quickly turned into bold strides as he gained confidence.

adjective expressing a threat or conveying a sense of impending harm or danger

• The company received a threatening letter from a competitor's legal team.
• I saw a group of teenagers making threatening gestures towards each other.
• Don't mess with him, he's known for being really threatening when he's angry.
• The storm clouds were threatening in the distance, hinting at a potential downpour.

noun a thing of little value or importance

verb to treat someone or something without seriousness or respect

• It is unwise to trifle with the delicate balance of power in international relations.
• Don't trifle with her emotions if you're not serious about a relationship.
• I wouldn't trifle with that shady character if I were you.
• He knew better than to trifle with the forces of nature.

noun a refusal or rejection of something

verb to decrease in intensity or volume, to reject or refuse something

• I had to politely turn down the job offer as it did not align with my career goals.
• I had to turn down the invitation to the party because I already had plans.
• I had to turn down the opportunity to hang out with my friends because I was feeling under the weather.
• Sometimes you have to turn down the noise in your life to focus on what truly matters.

noun tables - a piece of furniture with a flat top and one or more legs

verb turn - to move or cause to move in a circular direction

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

article a word that specifies a noun

• In the negotiation, we were able to turn the tables and gain the upper hand.
• Once we found out their strategy, we were able to turn the tables on them.
• We totally turned the tables on them and came out on top.
• When life throws you a curveball, it's important to stay strong and turn the tables in your favor.

noun a physical fight or struggle

verb to engage in a physical fight or struggle

• The two politicians engaged in a heated tussle over the new policy proposal.
• I saw a couple of kids having a playful tussle in the playground.
• The brothers got into a tussle over who gets to use the car first.
• She felt like she was in a constant tussle with her inner demons.

adjective not characterized by friendliness or goodwill; hostile

• The business partners decided to part ways due to their unamicable relationship.
• They couldn't stand each other anymore, so they ended things on an unamicable note.
• Their breakup was totally unamicable, it was like a bad episode of reality TV.
• The stormy weather mirrored their unamicable parting, with thunder and lightning crackling in the air.

adjective reluctant or not wanting to do something

• The employee was unwilling to work overtime without proper compensation.
• She's unwilling to share her snacks with anyone.
• He's totally unwilling to try new things, dude.
• The artist was unwilling to compromise on her vision for the painting.

noun a person who engages in shrewd or unscrupulous business deals or transactions

• The wheeler dealer negotiated a complex business deal with multiple stakeholders.
• That guy is a real wheeler dealer, always making deals and getting things done.
• I heard he's a wheeler dealer in the car industry, always flipping cars for a profit.
• She's a wheeler dealer when it comes to finding the best deals on designer clothes.

noun a dominant or controlling position

• The CEO always maintains a strong whip hand over the company's operations.
• John has the whip hand in deciding where we go for lunch today.
• Sheila's got the whip hand when it comes to picking the music for the party.
• In negotiations, it's important to have the whip hand to ensure a favorable outcome.

noun the act of achieving victory or success in a competition, contest, or game

adjective having the quality of achieving victory or success

• The company's winning strategy led to a significant increase in revenue.
• She's on a winning streak with all her recent projects.
• We're totally winning at this game right now.
• Winning hearts and minds is essential for building a strong community.

noun a positive affirmation or assent

adverb used to express agreement or confirmation

• Yes, I can confirm that the meeting will take place at 2pm tomorrow.
• Yes, I'm definitely up for grabbing lunch later.
• Yes, I'm totally down for going to the concert tonight.
• Yes, the idea really sparked a fire in my mind.

noun a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb or a word group, expressing a relation of place, time, circumstance, manner, cause, degree, etc.

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)

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

interjection an abrupt remark, made especially as an aside or interruption

article a particular item or object, typically one of a specified type

• Please follow the rules and regulations as stated, but me no buts.
• I know you don't agree with the decision, but me no buts.
• I hear what you're saying, but me no buts, okay?
• You can try to argue your point, but me no buts will change my mind.

noun a monetary unit of Japan, equal to one hundredth of a yen

verb past tense of send

• The judge handed down a harsh sentence to the convicted criminal.
• The judge gave the criminal a tough sentence.
• The criminal got a heavy sentence from the judge.
• The weight of the sentence hung heavy over the courtroom.

noun the action or practice of presenting oneself in a way that is intended to impress or mislead others

verb to behave in a way that is intended to impress or mislead others

• The politician's posturing on the issue did not align with his previous statements.
• Stop posturing and just tell me what you really think.
• She's always posturing to impress others.
• The company's posturing in the market was seen as a sign of strength.

noun a price

adjective small

• The benefits of this new technology far outweigh the costs, making the initial investment a small price to pay.
• Sure, it might be a bit expensive upfront, but in the long run it's a small price to pay for convenience.
• Yeah, it's a bit steep, but trust me, it's a small price to pay for quality.
• Losing a few hours of sleep to finish the project was a small price to pay for meeting the deadline.

verb to reach or arrive at a particular point or decision

pronoun refers to a specific point or topic being discussed

preposition used to introduce a further statement or a rephrasing of a previous one

• When we come to that part of the presentation, we will discuss the financial projections in detail.
• Let's talk about that when we come to that section of the meeting.
• We'll get to that when we come to that, no rush.
• As we navigate through the project, we will eventually come to that crossroads and have to make a decision.

noun a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

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

• As a neutral party, we have no dog in this fight and will remain impartial.
• I don't have a dog in this fight, so I'm staying out of it.
• I ain't got no dog in this fight, so I'm not getting involved.
• Since I don't have a personal stake in this matter, I have no dog in this fight.

adverb A word that modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In this case, 'adroitly' is an adverb that describes how an action is performed with skill or dexterity.

• The surgeon adroitly performed the delicate procedure with precision.
• She adroitly maneuvered through the crowded room without bumping into anyone.
• He adroitly aced the test without even studying.
• The politician adroitly navigated the tricky situation, coming out unscathed.

noun a fair shake

• It is important for all individuals to receive a fair shake in the justice system.
• I just want a fair shake at the opportunity to prove myself.
• I hope I get a fair shake in this game, I really need to win.
• Life doesn't always give us a fair shake, but we must make the best of what we have.