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TACT Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word tact. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word tact. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for TACT

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diplomacy
nounn
noun

• negotiation between nations

• subtly skillful handling of a situation

• wisdom in the management of public affairs

delicacy
nounn
noun

• the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance

• something considered choice to eat

• refined taste; tact

• slenderness

• lack of physical strength

• subtly skillful handling of a situation

• lightness in movement or manner

discretion
nounn
noun

• freedom to act or judge on one's own

• knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress

• refined taste; tact

• the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies

• the trait of judging wisely and objectively

politeness
nounn
noun

• a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage

• the act of showing regard for others

prudence
nounn
noun

• discretion in practical affairs

• knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress

subtlety
nounn
noun

• a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude

• the quality of being difficult to detect or analyze

tactfulness
nounn
noun

• consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense

• Behavior or actions characterized by careful consideration in dealing with others, to avoid giving offense.

consideration
nounn
noun

• the process of giving careful thought to something

• information that should be kept in mind when making a decision

• a discussion of a topic (as in a meeting)

• kind and considerate regard for others

• a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone

• a considerate and thoughtful act

maneuver
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a military training exercise

• a plan for attaining a particular goal

• a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill

• a move made to gain a tactical end

• an action aimed at evading an opponent

verb

• direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

• act in order to achieve a certain goal

• perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense

plan
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

• an arrangement scheme

• scale drawing of a structure

verb

• have the will and intention to carry out some action

• make plans for something

• make or work out a plan for; devise

• make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form

scheme
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an elaborate and systematic plan of action

• a statement that evades the question by cleverness or trickery

• a group of independent but interrelated elements comprising a unified whole

• an internal representation of the world; an organization of concepts and actions that can be revised by new information about the world

• a schematic or preliminary plan

verb

• form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner

• devise a system or form a scheme for

sensitivity
nounn
noun

• (physiology) responsiveness to external stimuli; the faculty of sensation

• the ability to respond to physical stimuli or to register small physical amounts or differences

• sensitivity to emotional feelings (of self and others)

• susceptibility to a pathogen

• the ability to respond to affective changes in your interpersonal environment

stratagem
nounn
noun

• a maneuver in a game or conversation

• an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade

course of action
nounn
noun

• a mode of action

Best Hypernyms For TACT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for tact, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
considerateness consideration delicacy diplomacy finesse poise skill tactfulness thoughtfulness

Alternatives for DIPLOMACY

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