Synonyms for

Bargaining

Verb / ˈbɑ:rgɪnɪŋ / Another word for bargaining — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Bargaining means to negotiate or make a deal with someone in order to reach a compromise or agreement.

Synonyms & similar words

bargain dicker negotiation haggling deal-making compromise discussion dickering trading bartering quibbling wrangling bickering debating

Synonyms by register

Formal

negotiation haggling arbitration mediation

Informal

wheeling and dealing jawboning dickering horse-trading

Literary

parley treaty

Antonyms

agreement acquiescence surrender capitulation concession acceptance

Common collocations

  • bargaining power
  • bargaining chip
  • bargaining table
  • bargaining position
  • bargaining unit
  • bargaining process
  • bargaining rights

Word family

noun bargain
verb bargain
adjective bargainable

Usage note

Bargaining often implies a back-and-forth process to reach an agreement, especially concerning price or terms. It can sometimes carry a slightly negative connotation of shrewd or even manipulative negotiation.

Example sentences

  1. She was bargaining with the store owner for a lower price on the dress.
  2. The two countries were bargaining over the terms of the trade agreement.
  3. He was not willing to bargain on the quality of his work.
  4. They had to bargain with the landlord for a lower rent.
  5. In many cultures, bargaining is a common way to buy and sell goods.

Quotes

  • The art of life is the art of bargaining.
  • Bargaining is not about getting the lowest price, it's about finding a fair price.
  • Bargaining is a game of give and take.

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