Synonyms for Palaver (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (flattery intended to persuade):
blandishment, cajolery
WordNet sense 2 (loud and confused and empty talk):
rhetoric, hot air, empty talk, empty words
WordNet sense 3 (speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly):
blab, blabber, chatter, clack, gabble, gibber, maunder, piffle, prate, prattle, tattle, tittle-tattle, twaddle
WordNet sense 4 (influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering):
blarney, cajole, coax, inveigle, sweet-talk, wheedle, coax
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