Opposite of conversation or talk that is casual or informal
Opposite of informal or casual talk amongst people
Opposite of foolish or inconsequential talk
Opposite of idle talk or chatter
“An awkward silence filled the room as the crowd waited in bated breath for the magician to complete his death-defying stunt.”
Opposite of a (formal) discussion on a particular matter where opposing arguments are put forward
“Often, politicians and administrators do not directly participate in a consensus.”
Friendly, informal conversation
“I enjoy going to the hairdresser for a haircut as well as some juicy gossip.”
Opposite of a fuss or state of unrest about a given issue
Opposite of excessive praise or approval, which is often insincere and sometimes contrived to win favour
Opposite of someone or something that is annoying or frustrating
Opposite of a dialog or discussion
“Perched alone on a stage, a character engages in a soliloquy so as to unveil their innermost thoughts to the audience.”
Opposite of to talk in an informal and friendly way
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 discuss, converse, or exchange viewpoints on a particular matter
Opposite of to discuss or have talks in order to reach an agreement or compromise
Opposite of to cajole or convince someone with flattery
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 discuss, converse, or exchange viewpoints on a particular matter
Opposite of to talk much and to little purpose
Opposite of to discuss a given topic among a group
Opposite of to engage in (typically meaningless or unimportant) conversation
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.”
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