powwow

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of POWWOW

to exchange viewpoints or seek advice for the purpose of finding a solution to a problem <civic leaders powwowed for hours trying to resolve the issue>

Synonyms advise, confab, confabulate, consult, counsel, parley, powwow, treat

Related Words argue, bandy, bat (around), chew over, debate, deliberate, discuss, dispute, hash (over), kick around, moot, palaver, talk, talk over, ventilate; rehash; coach, guide, tutor; recommend, suggest; direct, refer (to)

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