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What is another word for palavers?

Pronunciation: [palˈɑːvəz] (IPA)

Palavers refer to lengthy and unnecessary talks that often result in little progress being made. To avoid repeating the same word repeatedly, there are many synonyms that one can use in place of palavers. These include discussions, negotiations, deliberations, debates, talks, conversations, dialogues, conferences, consultations, and parleys. Each of these words carries a slightly different meaning, but they all refer to some form of exchanging ideas or opinions between two or more people. It is essential to choose the appropriate synonym depending on the context of the discussion or conversation you are having.
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What are the hypernyms for Palavers?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Palavers

However, our show of firearms and determination to go on had the effect of intimidating them, and after a somewhat feeble hostile demonstration and many palavers, we found ourselves comfortably established in our tents in the heart of the ancient industry, and peacefully distributing medicines from our chest to our whilom foes.
"Southern Arabia"
Theodore Bent Mabel Bent
The public discussions in Africa, called palavers, exhibit a fluent and natural oratory, often accompanied with much good sense and shrewdness.
"An Appeal in Favor of that Class of Americans Called Africans"
Lydia Maria Child
We had many palavers, which as usual ended in nothing but assurances of goodwill, and an explanation that the attacks on Gondokoro were made by certain districts, but that Jarda's people were not responsible.
"Ismailia"
Samuel W. Baker

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