Romans, that have spoke the word, And will not palter.
Source: wiktionary
Palter
/ˈpɔl.tɚ/
Synonyms for "palter" (53 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: around the bush, back and fill, bargain, beat about, beat around the bush.
- Sentence evidence is available for palter, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, wordnet, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "palter".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "palter"
Keep "palter" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "palter" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "palter", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "palter" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
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Translations
11 translations across 5 languages.
Bulgarian
2 entries- извъртам verb (to talk insincerely)
- усуквам verb (to talk insincerely)
Chinese Mandarin
1 entries- 敷衍搪塞 verb (to talk insincerely)
Finnish
3 entries- kieroilla verb (to talk insincerely)
- kierrellä ja kaarrella verb (to talk insincerely)
- vilpistellä verb (to talk insincerely)
Russian
3 entries- виля́ть verb (to talk insincerely)
- извора́чиваться verb (to talk insincerely)
- темни́ть verb (to talk insincerely)
Spanish
2 entries- insincero verb (to talk insincerely)
- mentir verb (to talk insincerely)
Sample sentences
12 total sentences available.
Who never sold the truth to serve the hour, Nor paltered with eternal God for power.
Source: wiktionary
"The hat," he said, "might have been managed, and the trousers could have been lent, but the coat, Mr Bunion, was beyond our means." Which piece of information being delivered in a very grave voice, and a confidential manner, the curate had, perforce, to accept; but inwardly he had a profound suspicion that the tall man was paltering with the truth.
Source: wiktionary
But, with a gesture, she put a period to this dalliance—one shouldn't palter so on an empty stomach, she might almost have said.
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 12 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "palter"?
Closest matches include around the bush, back and fill, bargain, beat about, beat around the bush.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "palter"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.