Synonyms of talk

22 similar words · 1 opposite word

Another word for talk is chat. Other synonyms of talk are say, tell and speak.

Synonyms and similar words for talk

conferenceA talk or lecture, (Catholicism) especially when given as part of a retreat.
debate
discussion
meeting

chatTo talk a while in a friendly manner.
communicate
dictate
klatchAn informal social gathering, especially one held over coffee for the purpose of conversation.
let on
make known
orate
say
speak
speechify
tell
write up

blabberA person who blabs; a tattler; a telltale.
blatherFoolish or nonsensical talk.
conversation
gossipSomeone who likes to talk about other people's private or personal business.
prattleSilly, childish talk; babble.
speechPublic talk, news, gossip, rumour.

What is another word for talk?: Talk has 22 synonyms on Word.ws, such as chat, say, tell and speak.
What is the opposite of talk?: The opposite of talk is silence.
What does talk mean?: Talk means to communicate, usually by means of speech.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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