Definition of Brinkmanship
the habit of following a path to the point of danger before turning back or stopping, normally seen in political affairs
Examples of Brinkmanship in a sentence
The Asian dictator is caught up in his brinksmanship and insists on making nuclear threats.
In a show of brinkmanship, the party chairman refused to listen to the president’s terms until budget concessions were made.
The brinkmanship of two leaders almost started an international crisis.
Though the king gathered his forces, he had no interest in war and hoped his brinkmanship would force his enemy to rethink his bullying.
When Amber threatened to quit her job, she hoped her brinkmanship would force her employer to give her a pay raise.
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