palaver
noun
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loud and confused and empty talkrhetoric
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flattery intended to persuadeblandishment
verb
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have a lengthy discussion, usually between people of different backgrounds
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influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flatteringβI palavered them into going along.βcoax
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to speak about unimportant matters rapidly and incessantlyβThey palavered endlessly, making me late for a meeting.βclack