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Brinkmanship Definition & Meaning

brinkmanship
noun
  1. the policy of pushing a dangerous situation to the brink of disaster (to the limits of safety)

"Brinkmanship" in song lyrics

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  • "definition of brinkmanship"
    AOL — AOL
  • "Rural votes, old traumas drive India's WTO brinkmanship"
    IBN Live — IBN Live

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Frequently asked questions

What does brinkmanship mean?
the policy of pushing a dangerous situation to the brink of disaster (to the limits of safety)
What part of speech is brinkmanship?
Brinkmanship is a noun.

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