Talk informally; (the) opposite (8)

I believe the answer is:

converse

(Other definitions for converse that I've seen before include "Opposing" , "Talk together" , "take part in discussion" , "Have a chat, being contrary" , "discuss" .)

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

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