debate - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal

Synonyms

• argument
• argumentation
• debate

More generic

• discussion
• give-and-take
• word

More specific

• logomachy

Noun

the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)

Synonyms

• debate
• disputation
• public debate

More generic

• oral presentation
• public speaking
• speaking
• speechmaking

Verb

argue with one another

Synonyms

• debate

More generic

• consider
• debate
• deliberate
• moot
• turn over

Verb

have an argument about something

Synonyms

• argue
• contend
• debate
• fence

More generic

• converse
• discourse

More specific

• altercate
• argufy
• bicker
• brabble
• dispute
• niggle
• oppose
• pettifog
• quarrel
• quibble
• scrap
• spar
• squabble
• stickle

Related

• differ
• disagree
• dissent
• take issue

Verb

discuss the pros and cons of an issue

Synonyms

• debate
• deliberate

More generic

• discuss
• hash out
• talk over

More specific

• vex

Verb

think about carefully; weigh

Synonyms

• consider
• debate
• deliberate
• moot
• turn over

More generic

• discuss
• hash out
• talk over

More specific

• debate
• premeditate
• see
• think twice
• wrestle

Related

• consider
• study

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