Synonyms of concession

concession

noun

kən-ˈse-shən 

1

as in negotiation

the act or practice of each side giving up something in order to reach an agreement

when trying to get a raise in your salary, it's good to know the art of concession

Synonyms & Similar Words

• negotiation
• compromise
• consensus
• agreement
• bargain
• accommodation
• arrangement
• settlement
• give-and-take
• deal
• understanding
• treaty
• mediation
• haggle
• concurrence
• horse trade
• accord

2

as in admission

an open declaration of something (as a fault or the commission of an offense) about oneself

an abject concession of guilt from the governor is the only thing that will save her political career

Synonyms & Similar Words

• admission
• confession
• insistence
• acknowledgement
• acknowledgment
• assertion
• declaration
• avowal
• claim
• self-confession
• confirmation
• apology
• revelation
• allowance
• fault
• affirmation
• proclamation
• disclosure
• announcement
• betrayal
• pronouncement
• profession
• responsibility
• self-accusation
• self-betrayal
• giveaway
• self-incrimination
• repentance
• self-revelation
• avouchment
• regret
• self-reproach
• penitence
• divulgence
• blame
• contrition
• remorse
• self-recrimination
• hand-wringing
• remorsefulness
• contriteness
• rue

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disavowal
• denial
• rejection
• repudiation
• nonadmission
• disallowance
• disclaimer
• recantation
• renouncement

3

as in privilege

something granted as a special favor

a concession to sell their T-shirts at the village fair

Synonyms & Similar Words

• privilege
• honor
• apanage
• boon
• appanage
• entitlement
• grant
• right
• exemption
• waiver
• prerogative
• claim
• courtesy
• immunity
• patent
• charter
• birthright
• perquisite

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• duty
• responsibility
• obligation
• burden

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of concession

While the Biden administration provided military aid and diplomatic support to Ukraine amid the war, Trump has argued that the country must accept some concessions to bring a quick end to the conflict, leaving him at odds with many European leaders. —Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025

After just a few weeks in office, the list of Trump’s concessions to Russia is truly extraordinary. —Michael McFaul, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2025

Trump and his top officials have said that both Ukraine and Russia will be expected to make concessions in pursuit of a peace deal to end Moscow's invasion, which itself is only the latest chapter in more than a decade of cross-border aggression. —David Brennan, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2025

Others are just planning to make concessions to reality. —Rachel Ringler, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2025