10 letters · 16 points in Scrabble
verb speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly
verb influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
verb have a lengthy discussion, usually between people of different backgrounds
originEtymology tree English palaver Middle English -ynge English -ing English palavering From palaver + -ing.
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