Words Like DEBATE
We have put together a list of words that are similar to DEBATE.
25 Alternative Words Similar to debate
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Stickle
Verb Hyponym
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Logomachy
Noun Hyponym
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Premeditate
Verb Hyponym
3 examples of debate
1
the debates in Parliament or in Congress
2
Turn the proposal over in your mind
3
John debated Mary
10 definitions of debate
1
To engage in combat for; to strive for.
2
To contend for in words or arguments; to strive to maintain by reasoning; to dispute; to contest; to discuss; to argue for and against.
3
To engage in strife or combat; to fight.
4
To contend in words; to dispute; hence, to deliberate; to consider; to discuss or examine different arguments in the mind; -- often followed by on or upon.
5
A fight or fighting; contest; strife.
6
Contention in words or arguments; discussion for the purpose of elucidating truth or influencing action; strife in argument; controversy.
8
the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)
9
have an argument about something
10
a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal