Opposite of informal or casual talk amongst people
Opposite of a loud and typically discordant noise or sound
Opposite of long-winded talk with no real substance
Opposite of conversation or chatter between two or more people
Opposite of idle talk or chatter
Opposite of friendly, informal conversation
“We need to have a discussion about the progress of our current project.”
Opposite of foolish, excited, or confused talk
“In his poems and translations, he established a poetic diction appropriate to the heroic couplet.”
Opposite of a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth
Opposite of communication by spoken words
“To the deaf and dumb, under instruction, dactylology is useful as a means of communication between them and their teacher.”
Opposite of information that is available only to a select few
“This being a small town, the community is awash with rumor, secrets, and hearsay often tinged with a touch of mysticism.”
Opposite of to engage in (typically meaningless or unimportant) conversation
Opposite of to engage in (typically meaningless or unimportant) speech, dialog or conversation
“What you see is a young politician, who has an ability to articulate his views like an experienced statesman.”
Opposite of to talk in a rambling manner
Opposite of to talk or chatter at length, typically on trivial subjects
“He motioned to silence the crowd as he prepared to belt the opening number for the concert.”
Opposite of to speak in order to give information or express ideas or feelings
“Most of the children were quite happy to speak their minds, but Joey would just sit and listen.”
Opposite of to talk much and to little purpose
Opposite of to engage in (typically meaningless or unimportant) conversation
Opposite of to chat idly
“We need to sit down and discuss your behavior in class.”
(with object) Opposite of to say something in order to convey information or to express a feeling
“He acknowledged that he had an immediate gut reaction to government requests for the media to withhold information.”
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