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Definition of palavra

"palavra" is probably misspelled. Trying palaver instead Definition of palaver

1. palaver [ n ] flattery intended to persuade

Synonyms cajolery palaver blandishment Related Terms flattery coax

2. palaver [ v ] have a lengthy discussion, usually between people of different backgrounds

Synonyms palaver Related Terms parley

3. palaver [ v ] influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
Examples: "He palavered her into going along"

Synonyms coax wheedle palaver blarney sweet-talk inveigle cajole Related Terms persuade soft-soap browbeat blandishment blarney coaxer blandishment

4. palaver [ v ] speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly

Synonyms gabble chatter prattle maunder tittle-tattle prate twaddle clack gibber tattle blabber palaver blab piffle Related Terms talk babble yak prate jabber chatterer twaddler baloney balderdash

5. palaver [ n ] loud and confused and empty talk
Examples: "mere rhetoric"

Synonyms hot_air empty_words empty_talk rhetoric palaver Related Terms nonsense chatter

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