gamesmanship

• Существительное, обозначающее использование сомнительных, но не строго незаконных тактик для получения преимущества в игре или соревновательной ситуации.

A noun referring to the practice of using questionable but not strictly illegal tactics to gain an advantage in a game or competitive situation.

uncountable

1. Strategic tactics in gamesC1formalsport

   The use of clever, often borderline unethical, tactics to gain a psychological advantage over an opponent without breaking the formal rules.

   Стратегические тактики в играх

   • His gamesmanship involved distracting his opponent just before the serve.
   • She is a master of gamesmanship, using subtle comments to unsettle her rivals.
   • The player's gamesmanship was criticized, but it was not against the rules.

   Synonymsmanipulationone-upmanshippsychological warfarestratagem