confabulate

/kɒnˈfæbjʊleɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to talk or chat informally, especially about unimportant matters

“The two politicians confabulated about the latest sports news before the meeting.”

2. verb

to invent or fabricate a story or explanation

“The witness confabulated a wild tale about what happened that night.”

3. noun

a conversation or discussion, especially a casual or informal one

“The confabulation about the new policy lasted for hours.”

Synonyms

  • chat
  • discuss
  • talk

Antonyms

  • dismiss
  • ignore