Synonyms of back-and-forth

back-and-forth

noun

1

as in exchange

a giving or taking of one thing of value in return for another

after the usual back-and-forth of official gifts, the two leaders entered into a serious discussion

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exchange
• swap
• trade
• bargaining
• dealing
• commutation
• barter
• truck
• trade-off
• substitution
• deal
• negotiation
• transaction
• bargain
• quid pro quo
• replacement
• dicker
• reciprocation
• haggling
• dickering
• recompense
• logrolling
• horse trade
• horse trading
• requital

2

as in discussion

an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue

the others listened with relish to the back-and-forth between the two noted professors

Synonyms & Similar Words

• discussion
• debate
• consultation
• consult
• conversation
• talk
• dialogue
• deliberation
• dialog
• argumentation
• meeting
• argument
• give-and-take
• conference
• palaver
• colloquy
• argy-bargy
• confabulation
• parley
• counsel
• confab
• consultancy
• discourse
• council
• chat
• negotiation
• seminar
• roundtable
• symposium
• forum
• chat room
• bull session
• bargaining
• disquisition
• talkathon
• skull practice
• skull session
• rap
• words
• pourparler