Parley (Verb)
Meaning
Discuss, as between enemies.
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The two rival gangs agreed to parley with each other in the abandoned warehouse to settle their differences once and for all.
- After months of bitter fighting, the warring nations decided to parley and negotiate a lasting peace treaty.
- In an effort to avoid further bloodshed, the tribal leaders decided to parley with their adversaries and seek a peaceful resolution.
- The rebels and government officials agreed to parley under the watchful eyes of international mediators.
- The pirate captain was willing to parley with the naval commander, but only if his crew was granted amnesty for past crimes.