Synonyms for

Concessions

Verb / kʌˈnseʃʌnz / Another word for concessions — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Concessions are things that are given up or agreed to in order to reach a compromise or settlement.

Synonyms & similar words

conceding concession grant yielding compromise surrender accommodation settlement agreement compensation allowance trade-off bargain adaptation modification reconciliation concessionary grant concessionaire indulgence relaxation toleration leniency forbearance

Synonyms by register

Formal

compromises accommodations surrenders capitulations

Informal

give-ins trades deals

Literary

yieldings abdications

Antonyms

refusal denial insistence obstinacy resistance stubbornness

Common collocations

  • make concessions
  • major concessions
  • minor concessions
  • demand concessions
  • grant concessions
  • mutual concessions
  • business concessions

Word family

noun concession
verb concede
adjective concessional

Usage note

Often used in the plural form to refer to things given up or granted in a negotiation. Be mindful of the context, as it can imply weakness or a strategic move.

Example sentences

  1. The store made concessions to attract more customers.
  2. The government made several concessions to the protesters.
  3. The company had to make some tough concessions in order to stay in business.
  4. The coach made some concessions in his game plan.
  5. The union won several concessions in the contract negotiations.

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  • Life is a long lesson in humility. - James M. Barrie
  • Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. - Albert Schweitzer
  • Believe you can and you're halfway there. - Theodore Roosevelt

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