1. plural of brinkmanship; the practice of pursuing a dangerous policy to the edge of disaster before backing down, especially in politics or international relations.
Usage: Usually uncountable in singular form; plural used when referring to multiple instances or types of such tactics

Examples

• The two nations engaged in dangerous brinkmanships during the Cold War.
• Political brinkmanships over the budget threatened to shut down the government.
• Critics argued that the CEO's brinkmanships with the company's finances were reckless.
• The negotiators' brinkmanships nearly caused the deal to collapse.
• History shows that repeated brinkmanships can eventually lead to catastrophic outcomes.
• The administration's brinkmanships on trade policy alarmed economists worldwide.