palaver vs talk

talk vs palaver

palaver and talk both are nouns.

palaver and talk both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
palaver	Yes	No	Yes	No
talk	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, talk is a hypernym of palaver; that is, talk is a word with a broader meaning than palaver:

palaver: speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly
talk: express in speech

Other hypernyms of palaver include mouth, speak, utter, verbalise, verbalize.

palaver (noun)	talk (noun)
loud and confused and empty talk	the act of giving a talk to an audience
flattery intended to persuade	an exchange of ideas via conversation
	idle gossip or rumor
	a speech that is open to the public
	discussion; (`talk about' is a less formal alternative for `discussion of')

palaver (verb)	talk (verb)
have a lengthy discussion, usually between people of different backgrounds	express in speech
influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering	exchange thoughts; talk with
speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly	reveal information
	use language
	deliver a lecture or talk
	divulge confidential information or secrets

Difference between palaver and talk

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