Synonyms of parley

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noun

1

as in symposium

a meeting featuring a group discussion

held a parley to debate the proposed change in the town's zoning laws

Synonyms & Similar Words

• symposium
• conference
• seminar
• panel
• forum
• colloquy
• council
• panel discussion
• roundtable
• convention
• debate
• conclave
• caucus
• round-robin
• synod
• deliberation
• congress
• colloquium
• town meeting
• convocation
• assembly
• congregation
• brainstorming
• consistory
• chat room
• newsgroup

2

as in discussion

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

can we meet for an informal parley to see if we can effect a compromise?

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

parley

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verb

as in to consult

to exchange viewpoints or seek advice for the purpose of finding a solution to a problem

in an effort to win the goodwill of the locals, the developers parleyed with them before finalizing plans for the massive mall

Synonyms & Similar Words

• consult
• confer
• discuss
• talk
• counsel
• confab
• treat
• confabulate
• advise
• argue
• debate
• talk over
• deliberate
• bat (around)
• moot
• ventilate
• dispute
• hash (over)
• palaver
• bandy
• rehash
• chew over
• coach
• suggest
• guide
• refer (to)
• tutor
• recommend
• kick around
• direct