Top synonyms for “talk”: babble, babble out, blab, blab out, lecture, lecture, let the cat out of the bag, mouth, and 12 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)the act of giving a talk to an audience“I attended an interesting talk on local history”
- (noun)an exchange of ideas via conversation“let's have more work and less talk around here”
- (noun)discussion; (`talk about' is a less formal alternative for `discussion of')“his poetry contains much talk about love and anger”
- (noun)idle gossip or rumor“there has been talk about you lately”
- (noun)a speech that is open to the public“he attended a lecture on telecommunications”
- (verb)deliver a lecture or talk“She will talk at Rutgers next week”
- (verb)divulge confidential information or secrets“Be careful--his secretary talks”
- (verb)express in speech“She talks a lot of nonsense”
- (verb)reveal information“If you don't oblige me, I'll talk!”
- (verb)exchange thoughts; talk with“We often talk business”
- (verb)use language“the baby talks already”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "talk"?
Common synonyms for "talk" include babble, babble out, blab, blab out, lecture, lecture. Our thesaurus lists 20 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "talk"?
Antonyms for "talk" include keep quiet. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "talk" mean?
the act of giving a talk to an audience Example: "I attended an interesting talk on local history"
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