1
as in discussions
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
seemingly endless palaver between the negotiating parties
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2
as in chats
friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this
we should get together and have a nice palaver sometime
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as in talks
to engage in casual or rambling conversation
mothers palavering and drinking coffee while watching their children play
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as in coaxes
to get (someone) to do something by gentle urging, special attention, or flattery
I let the salesclerk at the electronics store palaver me into a service contract that I didn't need
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for palavers
Noun
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While the sale of the Rothschild stake has been delayed, one person familiar with the discussions said there has been significant interest, and a sale will likely be completed in the coming months.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026 -
Oman, which has mediated the two rounds of discussions this year, announced that the third round would be held on Thursday in Geneva.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In chats among Kalshi traders on the online forum Discord, some show their reluctance to reveal their trading tricks by misdirecting.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
17 Feb. 2026
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Your 3rd House of Communication buzzes when the instinctive Moon enters, inspiring quick messages and neighborly chats that brighten your day.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Jesse talks us through the tips and tricks of how to make golden, chewy bagels from the comfort of your own kitchen.—
Emily Elias,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Feb. 2026
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As is her nature, Hudson talks openly and honestly about how being a mother has intertwined with her career.—
Amy Amatangelo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Amid these absurdities, Manuel coaxes out the cruelty of the resort’s hierarchies.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
4 Feb. 2026
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After all, the way FanDuel coaxes a prediction customer onto its online sportsbook or icasino will look very different from Robinhood working to persuade a predictions trader to try trading equities.—
Contessa Brewer,
CNBC,
17 Dec. 2025
Noun
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After consultations with superiors, the jail superintendent has sent for a barber, who shaves the man gently, making sure to clear the fuzz from his earlobes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Feb. 2026
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No date has been set for follow-up consultations.—
Jennifer Jacobs,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This year’s unexpected winner, however worthy, is likely to re-stoke debate over the category within BAFTA and kids and family circles, following chatter last year after Paddington In Peru was excluded from the long-list.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
23 Feb. 2026
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Grinning and giggling, their chatter in between camera setups is all over the place.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Epstein converses with Summers Larry Summers, Clinton’s Treasury secretary and the director of the National Economic Council under former President Obama, corresponded with Epstein numerous times via email.—
Max Rego,
The Hill,
13 Nov. 2025
Noun
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French President Emmanuel Macron, representing one of only two states in Europe (the other being Britain) with nuclear weapons capability, is pushing for intra-European debates on reinforcing nuclear deterrence — with or without the United States.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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As nearly half of Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s 13 member cities have sought to leave the agency this year, throwing the system’s future into limbo, questions of how people use DART and what services the system provides have swirled alongside debates over its governance and funding.—
Mel Fronczek,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Palavers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palavers. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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