Associations to the word «Gamesmanship»

Wiktionary

GAMESMANSHIP, noun. The use of legal but unsporting tactics to gain an advantage over one’s opponent

Dictionary definition

GAMESMANSHIP, noun. The use of dubious (although not technically illegal) methods to win a game.

Wise words

The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as effective as a rightly timed pause.
Mark Twain