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concession Synonyms

Another word for concession

Choosing another word for concession depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A thing that is granted or yielded, especially in response to demands during negotiations or to reach an agreement.

Usage Example

"The labor union won several important concessions regarding workplace safety and overtime pay."

Strongest
compromise
Strong
allowance
yielding
give-and-take

• noun (Context 2)

The act of admitting or acknowledging that a point is true or valid, or that one has been defeated in a contest or election.

Usage Example

"The candidate delivered a gracious admission speech shortly after the final votes were tallied."

Strongest
admission
acknowledgment
Strong
acceptance
capitulation
surrender

• noun (Context 3)

A commercial right or privilege granted by a government, landowner, or organization to operate a business or extract resources in a specific location, or a stall selling refreshments at a venue.

Usage Example

"Moviegoers lined up at the lobby franchise to buy popcorn and soft drinks before the film started."

Strong
franchise
license
charter
permit
grant

• noun (Context 4)

A reduction in the price of tickets, fees, or services granted to specific categories of people, such as students, senior citizens, or the unemployed.

Usage Example

"Admission to the museum is twelve pounds for adults, with a half-price discount for seniors and students."

Strongest
discount
reduction
Strong
rebate
markdown

Opposites of concession

The opposite of concession shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

denial
refusal
surcharge
repudiation
rejection
retraction
markup
See all opposites of concession

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Concession. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/concession
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