palter

[ˈpɔːltə]

palter Definition

• 1. to act insincerely or deceitfully; equivocate or prevaricate
• 2. to trifle or toy (with)
• 3. to haggle (over a price, etc)

Using palter: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "palter" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The politician would palter with the truth to avoid answering difficult questions.

• Example

  Don't palter with me, just tell me the truth.

• Example

  He was paltering with his food instead of eating it.

• Example

  They were paltering over the price of the car.

palter Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for palter

• equivocate
• prevaricate
• dodge
• evade
• fudge

Antonyms for palter

• be honest
• speak plainly

Phrases with palter

• palter with words

  to use ambiguous or evasive language to avoid making a clear statement

  Example

  The CEO was paltering with words when asked about the company's financial situation.

• palter away

  to waste time by trifling or toying with something

  Example

  He was paltering away his time instead of working on the project.

• palter down

  to reduce the price of something through haggling or bargaining

  Example

  He managed to palter down the price of the car by several thousand dollars.

Origins of palter

from Middle Low German 'paltern', meaning 'to haggle'

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Summary: palter in Brief

'Palter' [ˈpɔːltə] is a verb that means to act insincerely or deceitfully, to trifle or toy with something, or to haggle over a price. It is often used in the context of avoiding difficult questions or using ambiguous language. Phrases like 'palter with words' and 'palter down' extend its usage.