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Dialogue

A conversation between two or more persons; particularly, a formal conservation in theatrical performances or in scholastic exercises.

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Bargaining 76% connected

of Bargain

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Diplomacy 76% connected

The art and practice of conducting negotiations between nations (particularly in securing treaties), including the methods and forms usually employed.

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Mediation 76% connected

The act of mediating; action or relation of anything interposed; action as a necessary condition, means, or instrument; interposition; intervention.

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Parley 76% connected

Mutual discourse or conversation; discussion; hence, an oral conference with an enemy, as with regard to a truce.

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Book 76% connected

A collection of sheets of paper, or similar material, blank, written, or printed, bound together; commonly, many folded and bound sheets containing c…

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Discussion 76% connected

The act or process of discussing by breaking up, or dispersing, as a tumor, or the like.

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Script 76% connected

A writing; a written document.

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Talk 76% connected

To utter words; esp., to converse familiarly; to speak, as in familiar discourse, when two or more persons interchange thoughts.

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Talking 76% connected

of Talk

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Word 76% connected

The spoken sign of a conception or an idea; an articulate or vocal sound, or a combination of articulate and vocal sounds, uttered by the human voice…

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Negotiate 74% connected

To transact business; to carry on trade.

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Negotiate 74% connected

To transact business; to carry on trade.

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Component part 1

Speech 70% connected

The faculty of uttering articulate sounds or words; the faculty of expressing thoughts by words or articulate sounds; the power of speaking.

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Dialog 92% connected

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Negotiation 92% connected

The act or process of negotiating; a treating with another respecting sale or purchase. etc.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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