Synonyms of talk

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noun

1

as in speech

a usually formal discourse delivered to an audience

the noted author's talk on the state of the modern novel

Synonyms & Similar Words

• speech
• lecture
• address
• sermon
• oration
• declamation
• presentation
• harangue
• monologue
• peroration
• tribute
• tirade
• eulogy
• diatribe
• rant
• keynote address
• keynote speech
• panegyric
• soliloquy
• monolog
• spiel
• pitch
• salutatory
• homily

2

as in discussion

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

what good will all this talk do when we need to take action now?

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

3

as in chat

friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this

sat down by the fire and had a nice little talk about what was new in the village

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chat
• chatter
• chitchat
• gab
• small talk
• gossip
• schmooze
• table talk
• natter
• debate
• dialog
• dialogue
• jaw
• gabfest
• tête-à-tête
• discourse
• conference
• symposium
• chin music
• confab
• cackle
• confabulation
• palaver
• patter
• causerie
• chin-wag
• jangle
• exchange
• rap
• backchat
• happy talk
• yack
• parley
• yammer
• yak
• yap
• colloquy
• cross talk
• give-and-take

4

as in rumor

information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy

her wild behavior is exciting some lurid talk

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rumor
• report
• gossip
• whisper
• whispering
• noise
• hearsay
• buzz
• tattle
• word
• dish
• scuttlebutt
• tale
• rumbling
• hint
• propaganda
• intimation
• disinformation
• scandal
• urban myth
• dirt
• urban legend

talk

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verb

ˈtȯk 

1

as in to speak

to give a formal often extended talk on a subject

the fire chief often talks at school assemblies about fire safety

Synonyms & Similar Words

• speak
• lecture
• expatiate
• hold forth
• discourse
• harangue
• declaim
• take the floor
• orate
• descant
• soliloquize
• sermonize
• expound
• pontificate
• recite
• mouth
• dissert
• spout
• filibuster

2

as in to chat

to engage in casual or rambling conversation

talked with our neighbor as we unloaded the groceries from the car

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chat
• converse
• discuss
• chatter
• rattle
• visit
• schmooze
• babble
• gab
• blab
• prattle
• prate
• natter
• jabber
• gossip
• gabble
• kibitz
• shoot the breeze
• rap
• run on
• patter
• chew the rag
• blow smoke
• jaw
• shmooze
• cackle
• kibbitz
• palaver
• talk a blue streak
• twitter
• gas
• chew the fat
• chin
• chaffer
• tattle
• expatiate
• yap
• yammer
• descant
• yak
• yack

3

as in to say

to express (a thought or emotion) in words

you're talking nonsense: take a minute and think about what you are trying to say, and then start speaking

Synonyms & Similar Words

• say
• tell
• speak
• utter
• discuss
• share
• articulate
• give
• state
• verbalize
• put
• vocalize
• announce
• bring out
• shout
• enunciate
• pass
• put into words
• post
• publish
• voice
• look
• whisper
• proclaim
• blurt
• advertise
• ventilate
• sound
• vent
• get off
• air
• affirm
• declare
• broadcast
• publicize
• word
• promulgate
• mouth
• blabber
• breathe
• comment
• assert
• phrase
• murmur
• formulate
• chirp
• gasp
• remark
• lip
• shoot
• allege
• avow
• aver
• couch
• spout
• blaze
• bolt
• rip (out)
• clothe
• snarl
• purr
• drawl
• formulize
• avouch
• splutter
• pipe up (with)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• suppress
• stifle

4

as in to inform

to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities

after being threatened, the eyewitness started talking at length about what he had seen in the alley

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inform
• sing
• tell (on)
• betray
• squeak
• snitch
• squeal
• grass (on)
• split (on)
• fink
• rat (on)
• sell (out)
• drop a dime (on)
• turn in
• blab
• give away
• tattle
• cross
• tip (off)
• two-time
• double-cross
• backstab

5

as in to gossip

to relate sometimes questionable or secret information of a personal nature

you're a fine one to talk about your sister's marital problems when you have had plenty of your own

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gossip
• tell
• blab
• reveal
• dish
• tattle
• wag
• confide
• circulate
• spill the beans
• disclose
• divulge
• suggest
• report
• inform
• rumor
• imply
• hint
• let on
• noise (about or abroad)
• blabber
• intimate
• babble
• spill
• tip (off)
• squeal
• insinuate
• bandy (about)
• snitch

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• shut up
• clam up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of talk

Noun

Moreover, one person with familiarity of negotiations between the two parties confirmed to Footwear News that trade experts from both sides have been engaged in ongoing talks. —Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025

The two negotiated a short-term extension to continue talks and were able to prevent a blackout. —Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025

Verb

Star reporter Jenna Thompson talked with business owners to find out. —Mara Williams, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2025

On this episode of Fortune’s Leadership Next podcast, cohosts Diane Brady, executive editorial director of the Fortune CEO Initiative and Fortune Live Media, and editorial director Kristin Stoller talk with author Brené Brown. —Fortune Editors, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025

Phrases Containing talk

• back talk
• small talk
• sweet talk
• table talk
• talk (into)
• talk (to)
• talk a blue streak
• talk down
• talk down (to)
• talk over
• talk up