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palaver

verbnoun /pəlɑvər/ 3 syllables 7 letters Scrabble 12 WWF 15
Definitions
verb

influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

“He palavered her into going along”

noun

flattery intended to persuade

verb

speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly

noun

loud and confused and empty talk

verb

have a lengthy discussion, usually between people of different backgrounds

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