What is another word for swaps?
Pronunciation: [swˈɒps] (IPA) 
Swaps are agreements between parties to exchange financial instruments or cash flows. There are various synonyms for the word 'swaps' such as exchange, trade, switch or barter. These all represent the act of exchanging one thing for another. Another synonym for swaps is 'mutual exchange' which refers to a mutual agreement between the parties involved. 'Trade-off' is another synonym for swaps which suggests there is a compromise between the parties. 'Conversion' can also be used to imply a swap of one financial instrument for another or from one currency to another. In all, the various synonyms for swaps depict a different perspective of the action of swapping.
