diplomacy

Noun

Meaning

The art and practice of conducting negotiations between nations (particularly in securing treaties), including the methods and forms usually employed.

Dexterity or skill in securing advantages; tact.

The body of ministers or envoys resident at a court; the diplomatic body.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

delicacy finesse discreetness statesmanship statecraft grace policy prudence address care politics discussion diplomatic skill dialogue

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Antonyms

fury bloomer fat bile disrespect insolence

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Hypernyms

dialogue negotiation wisdom tact wiseness talks

Hyponyms

recognition power politics shuttle diplomacy dollar diplomacy gunboat diplomacy

Related terms

diplomatic diplomat diploma diplomatist

Phrases with the word

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Examples

Diplomacy without military might is like music without instruments. Frederick II of Prussia

Diplomacy is the art of saying 'Nice doggie' until you can find a rock. Will Rogers

Take the diplomacy out of war and the thing would fall flat in a week. Will Rogers

Diplomacy is the art of letting someone else have your way. American Proverb

All war follow a demonstrate failure of difficulty diplomacy. African Proverb

Diplomacy is to do and say the nastiest thing in the nicest way. American Proverb

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