Synonyms of parleys

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noun

plural of parley

1

as in symposiums

a meeting featuring a group discussion

held a parley to debate the proposed change in the town's zoning laws

Synonyms & Similar Words

• symposiums
• conferences
• seminars
• panels
• forums
• fora
• symposia
• roundtables
• round tables
• colloquies
• conclaves
• panel discussions
• round-robins
• councils
• conventions
• colloquia
• debates
• deliberations
• caucuses
• synods
• congresses
• town meetings
• consistories
• convocations
• colloquiums
• congregations
• assemblies
• chat rooms
• newsgroups
• brainstormings

2

as in discussions

an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue

can we meet for an informal parley to see if we can effect a compromise?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• discussions
• consultations
• talks
• debates
• consults
• deliberations
• meetings
• conversations
• dialogues
• dialogs
• argumentations
• conferences
• palavers
• confabs
• arguments
• confabulations
• colloquies
• counsel
• negotiations
• consultancies
• back-and-forths
• councils
• symposiums
• seminars
• fora
• symposia
• chats
• roundtables
• discourses
• argy-bargies
• round tables
• give-and-takes
• forums
• bull sessions
• chat rooms
• disquisitions
• skull sessions
• skull practices
• raps
• pourparlers
• talkathons
• words

parleys

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verb

present tense third-person singular of parley

as in consults

to exchange viewpoints or seek advice for the purpose of finding a solution to a problem

in an effort to win the goodwill of the locals, the developers parleyed with them before finalizing plans for the massive mall

Synonyms & Similar Words

• consults
• confers
• talks
• discusses
• confabs
• counsels
• treats
• confabulates
• debates
• advises
• moots
• deliberates
• argues
• palavers
• disputes
• ventilates
• coaches
• bandies
• bats (around)
• hashes (over)
• rehashes
• talks over
• guides
• refers (to)
• suggests
• chews over
• recommends
• tutors
• kicks around
• directs