PRATE Synonyms
There are 11 hypernyms of the word prate. (close relations)
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prattle | verbv | |||||||
noun • idle or foolish and irrelevant talk verb • speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly | ||||||||
blab | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • divulge confidential information or secrets • speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly | ||||||||
chatter | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • noisy talk • the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine • the high-pitched continuing noise made by animals (birds or monkeys) verb • click repeatedly or uncontrollably • cut unevenly with a chattering tool • talk socially without exchanging too much information • speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly • make noise as if chattering away | ||||||||
babble | verbv | |||||||
noun • gibberish resembling the sounds of a baby verb • utter meaningless sounds, like a baby, or utter in an incoherent way • to talk foolishly • flow in an irregular current with a bubbling noise • divulge confidential information or secrets | ||||||||
gossip | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • light informal conversation for social occasions • a report (often malicious) about the behavior of other people • a person given to gossiping and divulging personal information about others verb • wag one's tongue; speak about others and reveal secrets or intimacies • talk socially without exchanging too much information | ||||||||
jabber | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • rapid and indistinct speech verb • talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner | ||||||||
natter | verbv | |||||||
verb • talk socially without exchanging too much information | ||||||||
ramble | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an aimless amble on a winding course verb • continue talking or writing in a desultory manner • move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment | ||||||||
yammer | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • cry loudly, as of animals • complain whiningly | ||||||||
blabber | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • one who reveals confidential information to the police or other authority verb • speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly | ||||||||
blether | verbv | |||||||
noun • idle or foolish and irrelevant talk verb • to talk foolishly | ||||||||
clack | verbv | |||||||
noun • a sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together; may be repeated • a simple valve with a hinge on one side; allows fluid to flow in only one direction verb • make a rattling sound • make a clucking sounds, characteristic of hens • speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly | ||||||||
gabble | verbv | |||||||
noun • rapid and indistinct speech verb • speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly | ||||||||
gibber | verbv | |||||||
noun • unintelligible talking verb • speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly • chatter inarticulately; of monkeys | ||||||||
maunder | verbv | |||||||
verb • wander aimlessly • talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice • speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly | ||||||||
palaver | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • flattery intended to persuade • loud and confused and empty talk verb • speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly • influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering • have a lengthy discussion, usually between people of different backgrounds | ||||||||
piffle | nounn | |||||||
noun • trivial nonsense verb • speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly • act in a trivial or ineffective way | ||||||||
tattle | verbv | |||||||
noun • disclosing information or giving evidence about another verb • speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly • divulge confidential information or secrets | ||||||||
tittle-tattle | nounn | |||||||
noun • light informal conversation for social occasions verb • speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly | ||||||||
twaddle | nounn | |||||||
noun • pretentious or silly talk or writing verb • speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly | ||||||||