PALAVERS Synonyms: 145 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of palaver

as in discussions

an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue seemingly endless palaver between the negotiating parties

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as in chats

friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this we should get together and have a nice palaver sometime

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palavers

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verb

present tense third-person singular of palaver

as in talks

to engage in casual or rambling conversation mothers palavering and drinking coffee while watching their children play

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as in coaxes

to get (someone) to do something by gentle urging, special attention, or flattery I let the salesclerk at the electronics store palaver me into a service contract that I didn't need

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Noun

Harry's decision comes amid ongoing discussions with the royal family to acquire an appropriate level of security for his family, including Meghan Markle and their two children, Princess Lilibet, 5, and Prince Archie, 7.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 5 July 2026
More than 70 students heard directly from Holocaust survivors and educators before participating in smaller breakout discussions.

— Eva Weiss, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2026

Definition of discussions

Noun

But the next day, Okeadu’s computer disappeared and his name was deleted from work chats.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 June 2026
Legal professionals must carefully weigh the probative value against potential juror backlash, educate the jury on the evidence's legitimacy, and consider whether to integrate AI chats cautiously or even forgo them entirely.

— Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

Definition of chats

Verb

Instead, the guy talks to dead barkeeps and wields an ax more than his typewriter.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Albert Saijo, second semester editor of Echoes, Heart Mountain high school publication, talks things over with Hisako Takehara and Alice Tanouye, first semester co-editors.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 June 2026

Definition of talks

Verb

The warm, dry climate coaxes concentrated fruit from a dizzying range of soils, yielding powerful wines that recontextualize familiar varieties.

— Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 June 2026
In the premium tier are Royal Caribbean and the adults-only Virgin Voyages, which coaxes guests to party with a wink and a nod, hosting onboard events like the welcome Pajama Party and the popular, immersive Scarlet Night at least once per voyage.

— Scott Laird, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026

Definition of coaxes

Noun

The agency made the changes without the customary professional consultations, KFF has reported.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Indeed, among 20 nations evaluated in a recent report released by the Commonwealth Fund, a private foundation dedicated to healthcare analyses, Americans are the most likely to skip medications, treatments, tests, and consultations due to costs.

— Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of consultations

Noun

Emmys season is about ot begin, and with it, a slew of contenders destined for nominations and memorialization by way of snubs chatter.

— Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 4 July 2026
There is a lot of chatter out there on the interwebs about who will and won’t be in the house for Big Brother season 28.

— Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026

Definition of chatter

Noun

The decisions come at a moment when long-standing debates over race and identity have turned toward immigration, increasing racial diversity and the fairness of policies meant to prevent and redress discrimination.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
Still, Republican lawmakers in Florida and Washington have repeatedly cited Tren de Aragua as evidence of the security risks posed by weak border enforcement, making the gang a central talking point in broader immigration debates.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026

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