Top synonyms for “debate”: argue, argument, argumentation, consider, contend, deliberate, disputation, fence, and 3 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal“the argument over foreign aid goes on and on”
- (noun)the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)
- (verb)argue with one another“We debated the question of abortion”
- (verb)have an argument about something
- (verb)discuss the pros and cons of an issue
- (verb)think about carefully; weigh“They considered the possibility of a strike”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Common synonyms for "debate" include argue, argument, argumentation, consider, contend, deliberate. Our thesaurus lists 11 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "debate" mean?
a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal Example: "the argument over foreign aid goes on and on"
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