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Agreement and Disagreement - Discussion and Contradiction

Here you will learn some English words related to discussion and contradiction such as "parley", "negotiate", and "dialog".

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Words Related to Agreement and Disagreement
at variance
at variance
[Adjective]

not in agreement with

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to bargain

to negotiate the terms of a contract, sale, or similar arrangement for a better agreement, price, etc.

Ex: The customers decided to bargain with the vendor to get a better price for the antique furniture. 
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bargaining

discussions to come to an agreement on conditions, prices, etc.

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bargaining chip

anything that gives an advantage to a person or group when trying to reach an agreement

Ex: His offer to reduce the price was a valuable bargaining chip in the deal. 
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bargaining power

the influence or power that a person or group has during discussions to reach an agreement that is to their advantage

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difference

a disagreement on something

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different
different
[Adjective]

not like another thing or person in form, quality, nature, etc.

Ex: He had a different perspective on the movie. 
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to discuss

to talk about something with someone, often in a formal manner

Ex: He wanted to discuss his concerns with the manager before making a formal complaint. 
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discussion

a conversation with someone about a serious subject

Ex: The team had a lengthy discussion about the company's future strategies. 
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to [drive|strike] a hard bargain

to be tough and smart in negotiations, insisting on favorable terms to achieve a favorable outcome for oneself

Ex: She drives a hard bargain, so don't expect her to accept the first offer. 
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to go against

to disagree with or not fit well with a specific rule, concept, or standard

Ex: Her principles go against the idea of exploiting natural resources for profit. 
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to hammer out

to come to an agreement or reach a decision after much time and effort

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inconsistently

in a way that does not stay the same or follow a clear pattern

Ex: The employee completed tasks inconsistently, often producing varying results. 
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inconsistent
inconsistent
[Adjective]

(of two statements, etc.) not agreeing with one another

Ex: Despite his initial promises, his actions were inconsistent with his words, causing disappointment among his supporters. 
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to hash out

to thoroughly discuss something in order for an agreement to be reached or a decision to be made

Ex: We need to hash out our differences and come to an agreement. 
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to hold out

to wait or withhold something, often with the intention of negotiation or resistance

Ex: He decided to hold out for a higher salary during negotiations. 
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horse trading

discussions intended to reach an agreement in which each side tries to gain as many advantages as possible

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negotiable
negotiable
[Adjective]

able to be changed to discussed in order for an agreement to be reached

Ex: The price of the car is negotiable if you make a reasonable offer. 
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to negotiate

to discuss the terms of an agreement or try to reach one

Ex: The diplomats spent days negotiating the terms of the peace treaty between the two countries. 
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negotiation

formal discussion intended to reach an agreement

Ex: The negotiation between the two countries resulted in a historic peace treaty. 
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out of keeping with

not in agreement with something

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out of kilter

not in agreement with

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out of whack
out of whack
[phrase]

not corresponding to or agreeing with something else

Ex: After the power outage, the timing of all the clocks in the house was out of whack, causing confusion. 
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parley
parley
[noun]

a discussion, especially between enemies or opposing parties, to reach an agreement

Ex: The generals met for a brief parley before the battle. 
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to parley
to parley
[Verb]

to discuss the terms of an agreement with an opposing side, usually an enemy

Ex: The opposing military generals agreed to parley in hopes of reaching a ceasefire agreement. 
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red line
red line
[noun]

a limit or boundary that is unchangeable and should not be violated

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dialogue
dialogue
[noun]

a discussion between two groups or states, particularly one intended to resolve a problem

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the negotiating table

a formal discussion in which people try to come to an agreement

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to talk over

to thoroughly discuss something, particularly to reach an agreement or make a decision

Ex: Let's talk the new project over before making any decisions. 
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