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banter Synonyms

Another word for banter

Choosing another word for banter depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks or witty, good-humored conversation.

Usage Example

"The lively repartee between the two hosts kept the audience entertained throughout the broadcast."

Strongest
repartee
raillery
badinage
Strong
ribbing
joshing
persiflage
chaff
kidding
quips
wordplay

• verb (Context 2)

To exchange remarks in a good-humored, playful, or teasing way.

Usage Example

"The colleagues bantered with each other while waiting for the morning meeting to start."

Strong
jest
josh
chaff
kid
joke
tease
rib
quip
spar

Opposites of banter

The opposite of banter shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

invective
vitriol
quarrel
acrimony
argue
bicker
See all opposites of banter

• Nearby Words

banshee
bantam
bantamweight
banter
banyan
banzai
bao

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Banter. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/banter
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