Synonyms of give-and-take

give-and-take

noun

ˌgiv-ən-ˈtāk 

1

as in discussion

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

a give-and-take about what we should do Saturday night

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

2

as in negotiation

the act or practice of each side giving up something in order to reach an agreement

negotiating the terms of the deal will require some give-and-take on both sides

Synonyms & Similar Words

• negotiation
• compromise
• consensus
• agreement
• concession
• arrangement
• bargain
• understanding
• accommodation
• settlement
• deal
• mediation
• treaty
• horse trade
• concurrence
• haggle
• accord

3

as in banter

good-natured teasing or exchanging of clever remarks

enjoyed the flirty give-and-take between the two romantic lead characters

Synonyms & Similar Words

• banter
• badinage
• joke
• laugh
• repartee
• raillery
• humor
• humorousness
• persiflage
• chatter
• ribbing
• jesting
• chaff
• joshing
• wit
• gambit
• richness
• pleasantry
• witticism
• wisecrack
• backchat
• gossip
• barb
• gag
• quip
• kidding
• wordplay
• facetiousness
• chitchat
• mocking
• razzing
• drollness
• fooling
• funniness
• dig
• jest
• sally
• small talk
• ridiculing
• nothings
• waggery
• crack
• hilariousness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of give-and-take

In a strategic give-and-take, North Korea reaffirmed its support of China over the Taiwan issue, Ban said. — ABC News, 9 June 2026

This is the give in the give-and-take relationship between DOJ and its online audience. — Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026

There’s a give-and-take, and some parts of the deal turn out to be better or worse than expected. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 May 2026

By now, Kerr is plenty familiar with the give-and-take that comes with coaching all-world players like Green and Steph Curry. — Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 3 May 2026