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mouth vs palaver

palaver vs mouth

mouth and palaver both are nouns.

mouth and palaver both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mouth Yes No Yes No
palaver Yes No Yes No
As verbs, palaver is a hyponym of mouth; that is, palaver is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than mouth:
  • mouth: express in speech
  • palaver: speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly
mouth (noun) palaver (noun)
the opening of a jar or bottle loud and confused and empty talk
the externally visible part of the oral cavity on the face and the system of organs surrounding the opening flattery intended to persuade
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
an impudent or insolent rejoinder
the point where a stream issues into a larger body of water
an opening that resembles a mouth (as of a cave or a gorge)
a person conceived as a consumer of food
a spokesperson (as a lawyer)
mouth (verb) palaver (verb)
express in speech have a lengthy discussion, usually between people of different backgrounds
articulate silently; form words with the lips only influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
touch with the mouth speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly
Difference between mouth and palaver

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