parleying
Holding peace talks
Parleying is negotiating or discussing terms, especially between opposing sides.
The word carries a slightly formal or literary tone, often appearing in historical or military contexts: The generals met under a white flag for parleying.
More casually, it can mean any back-and-forth discussion aimed at reaching agreement.
Negotiating mutually acceptable terms
- hagglingNegotiating a lower price
- deal-makingNegotiating agreements between parties
- termsConditions of an agreement
- concessionYielding a point
compromise · counteroffer · agreement · settlement · arbitration · mediation · brokerage · talks
Agreed halt to fighting
- armisticeAgreement to cease hostilities
- peace talksFormal conflict-resolution discussions
- white flagSignal of capitulation
- olive branchSymbol of reconciliation
reconciliation · suspension · halt · cessation · standstill · respite · reprieve · moratorium
Accredited diplomatic representative
- ambassadorOfficial foreign representative
- emissaryAgent sent abroad
- diplomatOfficial foreign representative
- treatyBinding pact between nations
accord · pact · protocol · statecraft · foreign relations · alliance · multilateral · international
bargaining
Negotiating mutually acceptable terms
- hagglingNegotiating a lower price
- deal-makingNegotiating agreements between parties
- termsConditions of an agreement
concession · compromise · counteroffer · agreement · settlement · arbitration · mediation · brokerage · talks · bilateral
ceasefire
Agreed halt to fighting
- armisticeAgreement to cease hostilities
- peace talksFormal conflict-resolution discussions
- white flagSignal of capitulation
olive branch · reconciliation · suspension · halt · cessation · standstill · respite · reprieve · moratorium · pacification
envoy
Accredited diplomatic representative
- ambassadorOfficial foreign representative
- emissaryAgent sent abroad
- diplomatOfficial foreign representative
treaty · accord · pact · protocol · statecraft · foreign relations · alliance · multilateral · international · attaché
adversary
Enemy in conflict
belligerent · standoff · impasse · demands · ultimatum · surrender · capitulation · hostage · ransom · siege
parleyingstonewalling
Deliberately refusing to respond
walking away · rebuffing · dismissing · ignoring · snubbing
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