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brinkmanship Definition

brink·man·ship (briŋkmən s̸hip′)

noun

the policy of pursuing a hazardous course of action to the brink of catastrophe
also brinksmanship brinks′·man·ship′ (briŋks-)

Etymology: brink + -manship

brinkmanship Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • nuclear: It's another provocative step by the North Koreans in their policy of nuclear brinkmanship.
  • dangerous: Mr Blair told MPs in the House he was not playing a game of " dangerous brinkmanship " with President Saddam.
  • political: Under Richard Butler, UNSCOM had indeed allowed itself to become a vehicle for US political brinkmanship and intelligence gathering.
  • Iranian: Middle East Online 4th Oct 2006 THE latest Iranian brinkmanship on its nuclear hopes is ingenious.

Browse dictionary entries near brinkmanship

  1. brink
  2. brining
  3. brininess
  4. briniest
  5. brinier
  6. bringing
  7. bring up
  8. bring to bear upon
  9. bring to
  10. bring round
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  5. briolette
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  8. briquet
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