FAST-TALK Synonyms: 112 Similar and Opposite Words

fast-talk

verb

Definition of fast-talk

as in to cajole

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as in to bamboozle

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Recent Examples of fast-talk Tatum’s systems use AI to help translate fast-talking Americans and Canadians, as well as news media articles and other internet content, into physical, feelable, tactile sign. — Heather Newman, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026 Fulmer also delivers some comedic moments as Alycia, whose fast-talking frankness can be quite funny, albeit tone-deaf at times. — Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026 The fast-talking and charming Fredy Gomez Cruz is the play’s standout as the idealistic Macedonio, who becomes disillusioned by the prejudice keeping him and VP on the ropes. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026 And Kiritsis, as Skarsgård plays him (with a jittery but logical fast-talk fervor that makes this one of the actor’s two or three most potent performances), is a very different figure than the real Tony Kiritisis, who was older and more visibly deranged. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fast-talk

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Verb

But Ridgeway pushes on, trying various means — flattery, insults, amateur psychology — to cajole her into delivering a new Ripley book.

— Damon Wise, Deadline, 15 Sep. 2026
The question is whether big tech can be cajoled or even forced to press pause.

— Dana Taylor, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of cajole

Verb

The home team turned it on during a sparkling first half and took the lead in the 32nd minute when Ao Tanaka’s shot from the edge of the box took a double deflection to bamboozle Newcastle keeper Lukas Hornicek.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
The standout moment was the assist delivered against Rayo — an impressive backheel to Raphinha that bamboozled the defence.

— Pol Ballús, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of bamboozle

Verb

River crossing One of the most terrifying moments comes when James is forced to coax Odin across two decaying logs above a rushing river.

— Emily Zemler, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026
Rescuers carefully coaxed the snake away from the home and boxed it up for relocation shortly after their arrival.

— Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of coax

Verb

That might mean more scans, more biopsies, more waiting rooms, more sleepless nights wondering if your body has somehow betrayed you.

— Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026
Related Stories The centerpiece confrontation behind The Betrayers comes between Baruch Kotler, the politician played by Michael Aronov, who betrays his wife and daughter when his affair with his mistress, Leora, played by Kaelen Ohm, is exposed.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of betray

Verb

Instead of spelling the end of subscription growth, AI could instead put more pressure on companies to find new ways to convince customers of value.

— Barbara Booth, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2026
Living a life in limbo For years, the US offered protection to people who convinced immigration judges that returning home could mean persecution, torture, or death.

— Mick Krever, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of convince

Verb

Notably, 26% of respondents said they could still be persuaded to vote for either candidate, leaving the race wide open.

— Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Anti-mafia prosecutor Alessandra Cerreti, who has persuaded dozens of women to testify against crime families across all Italy’s crime syndicates, admits the risks are high.

— Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of persuade

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