ALL meanings of brinkmanship
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B b - uncountable noun brinkmanship Brinkmanship is a method of behaviour, especially in politics, in which you deliberately get into dangerous situations which could result in disaster but which could also bring success. 3
- noun brinkmanship the art or practice of pressing a dangerous situation, esp in international affairs, to the limit of safety and peace in order to win an advantage from a threatening or tenacious foe 3
- noun brinkmanship the policy of pursuing a hazardous course of action to the brink of catastrophe 3
- noun brinkmanship the technique or practice of maneuvering a dangerous situation to the limits of tolerance or safety in order to secure the greatest advantage, especially by creating diplomatic crises. 1
- noun brinkmanship diplomacy: risky approach 1
- noun brinkmanship Pursuit of an advantage by appearing to be willing to risk a dangerous policy rather than concede a point. 0