Antonyms for de-bate

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : dih-beyt

Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈbeɪt

Definition of de-bate

Origin : late 14c., "to quarrel, dispute," also "discuss, deliberate upon the pros and cons of," from Old French debatre (13c., Modern French débattre), originally "to fight," from de- "down, completely" (see de-) + batre "to beat" (see battery). Related: Debated; debating.

As in argument : noun verbal fight
As in argument : noun effort to convince; presentation of support
As in misunderstanding : noun argument, fight
As in negotiation : noun bargaining
As in attention : noun concentration
As in question : noun controversy, doubt
As in speech : noun formal talk to audience
As in battle : noun struggle
As in study : noun learning, analysis
As in unrest : noun state of agitation; disturbance
As in bone of contention : noun difference of opinion
As in cause celebre : noun celebrated case
As in difference of opinion : noun conflict over something important
As in bargaining table : noun negotiation
As in palaver : noun empty talk
As in parley : noun negotiation
As in cause célèbre : noun controversial issue
As in argumentation : noun presentation of argument
As in contestation : noun conflict
As in forensics : noun argumentation
As in heedfulness : noun attention
As in lucubration : noun advisement
As in polemic : noun argument
As in prelection : noun speech
As in regardfulness : noun attention
As in concentration : noun consolidation of effort
As in consideration : noun mental analysis
As in contest : noun fight, struggle
As in conversation : noun dialogue, discourse
As in debate : noun discussion of issues; consideration
As in deliberation : noun serious thought, discussion
As in dialectic : noun logic, reasoning
As in difference : noun opposing views
As in disagreement : noun dispute, quarrel
As in discussion : noun talk with another
As in disputation : noun controversy
As in dispute : noun argument
As in heed : noun care, thought
As in argue : verb discuss
As in negotiate : verb bargain, discuss
As in oppose : verb fight, obstruct
As in oppugn : verb oppose
As in ponder : verb think about seriously
As in reason : verb argue, persuade
As in refute : verb prove false; discredit
As in ventilate : verb air out; make known
As in bat around : verb talk over
As in canvass : verb poll; discuss issues
As in clamor : verb cry out, make commotion
As in confer : verb discuss, deliberate
As in consult : verb ask, confer
As in contend : verb argue
As in contest : verb argue, challenge
As in controvert : verb oppose, argue
As in debate : verb argue, discuss
As in deliberate : verb think about seriously; discuss
As in differ : verb clash; hold opposing views
As in agitate : verb disturb, trouble someone
As in disagree : verb argue; hold differing opinion
As in discourse : verb discuss, speak about
As in discuss : verb talk over with another
As in dispute : verb argue
As in hesitate : verb wait; be uncertain

Synonyms for de-bate

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