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The opposite way to chat (8)

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converse

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This clue could be a double definition.

'the opposite' is the first definition.
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'chat' is the second definition.
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'way to' is the link.
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(Other definitions for converse that I've seen before include "Talk - opposite" , "Remain silent? No" , "Exchange views" , "discuss" , "Talk together" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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