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palavering

The word “palavering” has 4 syllables: pa-la-ver-ing

It's pronounced as /pəˈlævərɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for palavering?

In the thesaurus, “palavering” has 69 synonyms and 18 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for palavering along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for palavering

Antonyms for palavering

  • browbeating
  • bugging
  • bulldozing
  • bullying
  • coercing
  • compelling
  • constraining
  • cowing
  • demanding
  • forcing
  • harassing
  • intimidating
  • making
  • nagging
  • obliging
  • pestering
  • requiring
  • teasing

Meanings of palavering

  • verb
    1. To discuss with much talk.
    2. To flatter.
  • noun
    1. The act of one who palavers.

Example Sentences

  • Instead of working, they spent the afternoon palavering about trivial matters.
  • The group of friends could often be found palavering at the local coffee shop.
  • She grew tired of his constant palavering and wished he would get to the point.
  • Amidst the chaos, politicians could be seen palavering in the parliament building.
  • The salesmen spent hours palavering with potential clients in hopes of making a deal.

On this page you'll find 87 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to palavering, such as: adulating, babbling, begging, beguiling, beseeching, blabbing, blandishing.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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