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Synonyms & Similar Words
negotiating
bargaining
trading
handling
managing
coping
interacting
transacting
exchanging
selling
buying
merchandising
vending
peddling
haggling
dickering
wheeling
conspiring
plotting
scheming
manipulating
orchestrating
arranging
organizing
conducting
executing
performing
operating
functioning
working
Meaning of Dealing
The primary meaning of the word "dealing" refers to the act of giving or receiving something, especially in a business or commercial context, or interacting with someone or something.
Definitions
- The act of giving or receiving something, especially in a business or commercial context
- * The act of interacting with someone or something, especially in a business or commercial context
- * A particular instance of buying or selling something
Etymology of Dealing
The word "dealing" originates from the Old English word "dēling", which is derived from "dēl", meaning "part" or "share", and the suffix "-ing", which forms a present participle
Historically, the word "dealing" has been used to describe various forms of interaction, including commercial transactions, social interactions, and even plot twists in narratives
Example Uses
- The company is dealing with a major crisis after the recall of their products
- * She is good at dealing with difficult customers
- * The two countries are dealing with each other to resolve the trade dispute
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
avoiding
evading
ignoring
neglecting
shunning
rejecting
refusing
declining
abstaining
refraining
withholding
concealing
hiding
disguising
masking
camouflaging
dodging
sidestepping
bypassing
circumventing
skirting