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Synonyms of parley

12 similar words

Another word for parley is chat. Other synonyms of parley are treat, discourse and confabulate.

Synonyms and similar words for parley

verbTo have a discussion, especially one between enemies.

  • chatTo be engaged in informal conversation.
  • discourseTo engage in discussion or conversation; to converse.
  • moot
  • confab informal
  • confabulateTo speak casually with; to chat.
  • converse formal
  • convo informalTo have a conversation, to converse.
  • jaw informalTo talk; to converse.
  • treatTo discourse; to handle a subject in writing or speaking; to conduct a discussion.
  • common obsoleteTo converse, talk.
  • conversate nonstandardTo converse, to have conversation.
  • word archaicTo speak, to use words; to converse, to discourse.

Meaning of parley

  1. noun A conference, especially one between enemies.
  2. verb To have a discussion, especially one between enemies.

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Questions about synonyms of parley

What is another word for parley?
Parley has 12 synonyms on Word.ws, such as chat, treat, discourse and confabulate.
What does parley mean?
Parley means a conference, especially one between enemies.

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