Antonyms for de-bates


Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : dih-beyt
Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈbeɪt


Definition of de-bates

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-bates

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