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palaver vs nonsense

nonsense vs palaver

palaver and nonsense both are nouns.

palaver is not an adjective while nonsense is an adjective.

palaver is a verb but nonsense is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
palaver Yes No Yes No
nonsense Yes Yes No No
As nouns, nonsense is a hypernym of palaver; that is, nonsense is a word with a broader meaning than palaver:
  • palaver: loud and confused and empty talk
  • nonsense: a message that seems to convey no meaning
Other hypernyms of palaver include bunk, hokum, meaninglessness, nonsensicality.
palaver (noun) nonsense (noun)
loud and confused and empty talk ornamental objects of no great value
flattery intended to persuade a message that seems to convey no meaning
palaver (adjective) nonsense (adjective)
having no intelligible meaning
palaver (verb) nonsense (verb)
have a lengthy discussion, usually between people of different backgrounds
influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly
Difference between palaver and nonsense

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