brinksmanship
/ˈbrɪŋksmənʃɪp/
noun
- The practice of pushing a dangerous situation to the edge of disaster in order to achieve a desired outcome, especially in politics or business.
- The diplomat's brinksmanship nearly started a war before a last-minute agreement was reached.
- Brinksmanship in international relations can be risky, as both sides may refuse to back down.
- Some critics accused the company of brinksmanship when it threatened to close the factory unless workers accepted lower wages.
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