negotiations

Definitions

Formal discussions between people or groups who are trying to reach an agreement.

The process of bargaining or conferring to settle a matter or reach a compromise.

Examples

The labor union entered into long negotiations with the company management to secure better benefits.

After weeks of intense negotiations, the two countries finally signed a historic peace treaty.

Synonyms

discussions bargaining consultations deliberations talks dialogue diplomacy

Antonyms

conflict disagreement confrontation impasse deadlock hostility discord