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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 union bargained with the company management for improved working conditions and better wages for its members .
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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: The trade agreement included several bargaining chips to ensure favorable terms .
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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: The book had a different ending than she expected .
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to discuss

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

Ex: Can we discuss this matter privately ?
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discussion

a conversation with someone about a serious subject

Ex: The discussion about the proposed law lasted for hours .
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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: After driving a hard bargain, she managed to secure a salary increase and better benefits at her new job.
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to go against

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

Ex: The new policy goes against the standard procedures followed by most government agencies .
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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 weather forecast predicted rain inconsistently, resulting in uncertainty for outdoor plans .
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inconsistent
inconsistent
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Their statements about the project were inconsistent and did not align with each other .
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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: It 's essential to hash out any concerns before launching the project .
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to hold out

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

Ex: The team chose to hold out during the trade talks in anticipation of better opportunities .
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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: They agreed to a negotiable timeline for completing the project .
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to negotiate

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

Ex: The homebuyers and sellers negotiated the price and terms of the real estate transaction .
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negotiation

formal discussion intended to reach an agreement

Ex: The team entered negotiation with a strong position and clear objectives .
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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: The team's chemistry on the field was out of whack, leading to a series of miscommunications and errors.
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parley
parley
[noun]

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

Ex: Negotiators called a parley to settle the border dispute .
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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 negotiators successfully parleyed with the union representatives , reaching a compromise on the labor dispute .
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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: They talked the proposal over for hours to ensure everyone was on the same page.
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