Synonyms for

Diplomacy

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

Definition

Diplomacy is the art of negotiating and interacting with people or nations in a tactful and skilled manner.

Synonyms & similar words

finesse statesmanship diplomaticnegotiations discreetness statecraft delicacy tact subtlety skill art craft savvy shrewdness tactfulness politeness courtesy diplomatics negotiation bargaining compromise conciliation peacekeeping peacemaking conciliation

Synonyms by register

Formal

negotiation mediation arbitration statesmanship

Informal

haggling wheeling and dealing schmoozing

Literary

statecraft parley

Antonyms

confrontation hostility conflict aggression disagreement enmity strife

Common collocations

  • skillful diplomacy
  • public diplomacy
  • cultural diplomacy
  • economic diplomacy
  • diplomacy and negotiation
  • art of diplomacy
  • effective diplomacy

Word family

noun diplomacy
verb diplomatize
adjective diplomatic
adverb diplomatically

Usage note

Diplomacy refers to the art and practice of conducting negotiations between representatives of states or groups. It often implies tact and skill in managing international relations.

Example sentences

  1. The president's diplomacy helped to avoid a war.
  2. The diplomat showed great diplomacy when dealing with a difficult situation.
  3. Diplomacy is important in maintaining good relations between countries.
  4. The ambassador used his diplomatic skills to negotiate a deal.
  5. The art of diplomacy involves finding common ground and compromise.

Quotes

  • Diplomacy is the art of telling people to go to hell in such a way that they ask for directions. - Winston Churchill
  • Diplomacy is the art of letting someone have your way. - Daniel Varela
  • Diplomacy is the ability to say 'Nice doggie' until you can find a rock. - Will Rogers

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