Synonyms of holdout

Noun

1. holdout, negotiator, negotiant, treater

usage: a negotiator who hopes to gain concessions by refusing to come to terms; "their star pitcher was a holdout for six weeks"

2. holdout, bargaining

usage: a refusal by a negotiator to come to terms in the hope of obtaining a better deal

3. holdout, swindle, cheat, rig

usage: the act of hiding playing cards in a gambling game so they are available for personal use later

Definition and meaning of holdout (Dictionary)