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Conversation or talk that is casual or informal

Prolonged and tedious fuss about something, typically involving discussion

A discussion involving the exchange of ideas or views

Spoken or written words that are absurd or meaningless

Words or expressions used within a profession, industry or group

A person or thing that causes annoyance or difficulty

Coaxing or flattery intended to persuade someone to do something

The action (or manner) of speaking or saying something

A long, involved story, account, or series of incidents

A person's concern

A formal, dignified rite or ceremony

To talk at length, especially with meaningless or unimportant chatter

To confer or have a discussion

To cajole someone with flattery or gentle encouragement

To discuss or have talks in order to reach an agreement or compromise

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Noun

Conversation or talk that is casual or informal

chitter-chatter

casual conversation

verbal exchange

trivial conversation

beauty-parlor chitchat

chewing the fat

chewing the rag

question and answer session

exchange of views

wheeling and dealing

information sharing

channel of communication

information flow

exchange of ideas

vocalization^US

vocalisation^UK

unintelligible talk

stuff and nonsense

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“Well, I could give you a lot of palaver about wanting to help out because I like farming, but that'd be just fancy words.”

Noun

Prolonged and tedious fuss about something, typically involving discussion

fuss and bother

alarums and excursions

hustle and bustle

fuss and feathers

monkey business

storm in a teacup

tempest in a teapot

much ado about nothing

breach of the peace

hell broke loose

all hell broken loose

three-ring circus

disorganization^US

disorganisation^UK

rough-and-tumble

comings and goings

Sturm und Drang

utter confusion

misunderstanding

toing and froing

topsy-turviness

rough and tumble

difference of opinion

public disturbance

exchange of blows

disorderly conduct

public nuisance

scene of confusion

knock-down-drag-out

tempest in a teacup

tempest in a tea-kettle

mountain out of a molehill

ungovernableness

uncontrollability

all hell breaking loose

chaotic situation

hectic activity

dissatisfaction

howl of protest

street fighting

violent disorder

physical encounter

flurry of activity

state of unrest

wrestling match

outbreak of violence

chain of events

topsy-turvyness

an omnishambles

lengthy process

tedious business

exchange of views

verbal sparring

bone of contention

howls of protest

formal complaint

bit of argy-bargy

exhibition of oneself

display of emotion

chorus of disapproval

distressed state

state of agitation

state of anxiety

perilous experiences

dangerous experiences

exciting experiences

discontinuation

destabilisation^UK

destabilization^US

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“The author of this nauseating palaver is obviously so in love with what he thinks is his own eloquent rhetoric that he fails to notice his laughable double entendre.”

Noun

A discussion involving the exchange of ideas or views

exchange of views

exchange of ideas

question and answer session

channel of communication

line of reasoning

brainstorming session

eyeball-to-eyeball

information flow

wheeling and dealing

panel discussion

discussion group

open discussion

group discussion

intercommunication

exchanging information

social intercourse

social relations

information sharing

press conference

information exchange

knowledge exchange

getting in touch

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“The next day I went ashore and held a palaver with the king, whose name was Mutezu.”

Noun

Spoken or written words that are absurd or meaningless

thoughtlessness

stuff and nonsense

unintelligible language

obscure language

incoherent talk

pretentiousness

preposterousness

nonsensicalness

long-windedness

extravagant boasting

unreasonableness

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Noun

Words or expressions used within a profession, industry or group

specialized language

technical language

obscure language

technical terms

turns of phrase

form of expression

manner of writing

manner of speaking

mode of expression

choice of words

way of speaking

style of speech

façon de parler

non-standard language

regional language

style of writing

mode of writing

spoken language

colloquial speech

non-standard variety

command of language

native language

manner of speech

everyday language

conversational language

common parlance

manner of talking

informal language

slanguage street talk

informal speech

variety of language

idiomatic expression

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Noun

A person or thing that causes annoyance or difficulty

pain in the bum

pain in the neck

pain in the backside

pain in the rear

thorn in the flesh

source of irritation

source of annoyance

thorn in one's side

troublesomeness

bane of one's life

source of vexation

burr under someone's saddle

source of difficulty

trials and tribulations

burr in someone's saddle

thorn in your side

apprehensiveness

inopportuneness

source of aggravation

source of trouble

uphill struggle

tough assignment

tiresome person

pain in the behind

cause for concern

cause of annoyance

chip on your shoulder

uncomfortableness

source of disruption

cause of distress

incommodiousness

a thorn in someone's side

butterflies in the stomach

mind-numbing experience

hard row to hoe

hard mountain to climb

boring situation

matter of contention

point of contention

fatal attraction

spanner in the works

monkey wrench in the works

fly in the ointment

concerning matter

stumbling block

difficult situation

stroke of bad luck

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Noun

Coaxing or flattery intended to persuade someone to do something

currying favour

pats on the back

pat on the back

congratulations

acknowledgment^US

charm offensive

acknowledgement^UK

servile flattery

flattering remark

mark of respect

insincere flattery

round of applause

pat on the head

affectionate utterance

affectionate talk

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Noun

The action (or manner) of speaking or saying something

vocalisation^UK

vocalization^US

oral communication

vocal expression

verbal expression

manner of speaking

speechification

art of speaking

voice production

public speaking

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Noun

A long, involved story, account, or series of incidents

Noun

A person's concern

personal concern

point in question

principal object

bone of contention

area under discussion

field of reference

matter of contention

field of inquiry

matter in question

point of departure

piece of information

accountableness

moral imperative

subject of thought

focus of attention

area of interest

area of activity

point of contention

line of reasoning

itemized information

essential point

heart of the matter

meat and potatoes

name of the game

most important fact

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Noun

A formal, dignified rite or ceremony

formal procedure

formal courtesy

religious ceremony

form of worship

social practice

do's and don'ts

course of action

accepted behaviour

way of doing things

matter of course

conventionalism

conventionality

rules of conduct

good behaviour^UK

good behavior^US

established way

proper behavior

appropriateness

social convention

organization^US

ceremoniousness

organisation^UK

conventionalities

code of behavior^US

method of working

code of behaviour^UK

behavioral norm

acceptable behaviour

rules of behaviour

set of principles

organizing system

correct behaviour

correct behavior

usual procedure

operating procedure

instrumentation

code of conduct

set of procedures

logical process

frame of reference

systematic process

orderly process

set of guidelines

set of channels

order of things

accepted conduct

moral principles

set of standards

attention to detail

social niceties

social conventions

way of achieving

means of achieving

way of ensuring

means of ensuring

likely cause of

series of steps

punctiliousness

standard operating procedure

appropriate behavior

political correctness

social construct

custom and practice

established ways

traditional customs

polite behaviour

customary behaviour

proper behaviour

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Verb

To talk at length, especially with meaningless or unimportant chatter

shoot the breeze

run off at the mouth

have a conversation

chitter-chatter

engage in conversation

talk nineteen to the dozen

talk incoherently

shoot one's mouth off

talk a blue streak

have a discussion

talk unintelligibly

patter on and on

talk a mile a minute

talk the hind leg off a donkey

talk ten to the dozen

run off at mouth

renew communication

talk the hind legs off a donkey

consult with each other

talk someone's ear off

talk nonsensically

talk out of turn

talk through one's hat

whistle in the dark

have a tête-à-tête

engage in communication

have a friendly chat

flap one's tongue

talk one's leg off

express oneself

talk incessantly

speak sotto voce

run one's mouth

have a tete-a-tete

make small talk

speak to each other

circulate rumours

spill the beans

speak in hushed tones

talk under your breath

speak in an undertone

tell tales out of school

speak indistinctly

speak incoherently

talk to oneself

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“Light shines out through the open doors of the huts, or from the courtyard where the men, in the shelter of a semicircle of reeds, sit and palaver.”

Verb

To confer or have a discussion

“They were the lawyers who would palaver with the wise man, the judge, in the court.”

Verb

To cajole someone with flattery or gentle encouragement

twist one's arm

talk someone into something

twist someone's arm

get somebody on your side

put the screws on

bring to reason

bring round to the idea of

put pressure on

make a believer

put the squeeze on

gain somebody's support

exert influence on

put someone up to something

arouse someone's interest in

persuade to buy

make see the light

make someone see the light

show someone the error of their ways

show one the error of their ways

dangle a carrot in front of

gain one's confidence

pull strings with

tighten the screws on

turn the screws on

cut any ice with

bring pressure to bear on

make yourself felt with

carry weight with

bring pressure to bear upon

propagandize^US

propagandise^UK

cause to believe

pressurize into

reason someone into

press someone into

turn somebody on to

pressure someone into

gain confidence of

bring to senses

lead to believe

put the heat on

have someone do something

use strong-arm tactics on

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“Oh, I know you want to palaver me into saying it's all right.”

Verb

To discuss or have talks in order to reach an agreement or compromise

have negotiations

hold discussion

hammer out a deal

work out a deal

consult together

discuss a settlement

treat with someone

try to reach a compromise

have discussions

speak to each other

go into a huddle

toss ideas around

kick ideas around

pick one's brain

consult with each other

bat back and forth

consult each other

shoot the breeze

join in conversation

engage in conversation

have a discussion

carry on conversation

have a tête-à-tête

work something out

have a conversation

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