Synonyms of give-and-take

give-and-take

noun

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