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wheeling and dealing

The phrase “wheeling and dealing” has 5 syllables: wheel-ing and deal-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈwiːlɪŋ ən ˈdiːlɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for wheeling and dealing?

In the thesaurus, “wheeling and dealing” has 26 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for wheeling and dealing along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for wheeling and dealing

Antonyms for wheeling and dealing

  • acting straightforwardly
  • avoiding deals
  • being passive
  • being transparent
  • being uninvolved
  • disengaging
  • following the rules
  • refusing to bargain
  • staying out of negotiations
  • taking no part in deal-making

Meanings of wheeling and dealing

  • noun
    1. Energetic, often aggressive or strategic negotiating or deal-making.

Example Sentences

  • The lobbyists were wheeling and dealing long before the vote took place.
  • He spent the entire conference wheeling and dealing with potential partners.
  • Behind closed doors, the executives were wheeling and dealing to secure better terms.
  • The marketplace was full of vendors wheeling and dealing throughout the afternoon.
  • She built her reputation by wheeling and dealing with remarkable confidence.

On this page you'll find 36 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to wheeling and dealing, such as: acting straightforwardly, arguing, avoiding deals, bargaining, bartering, being passive, being transparent.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

haggling

paltering

dealing

negotiating

bargaining

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