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A (formal) discussion on a particular matter where opposing arguments are put forward

A hostile argument on a particular matter

A (controversial) topic or subject, or the act of discussing said topic or subject

Careful consideration or deliberation of the facts or reasons

A meeting or conference where ideas and views on a particular issue can be exchanged

A matter or concern or a topic of discussion

A doubt about the truth or validity of something

The study of formal debate

Celebrated case

A long or elaborate essay or discussion on a particular subject

A public expression of an opinion or subject

The arousing of public concern or action about an issue

The art or craft of effective or persuasive speaking or writing

To discuss (a subject), especially in a formal manner and with someone having an opposing view

To analyze or argue against a claim or piece of information

To consider or give serious or careful thought to

To discuss or have talks in order to reach an agreement or compromise

To express a different opinion

To express verbally

(comment on) To express an opinion or reaction in speech or writing

Raise awareness of

To pause in indecision before doing something

To make a speech or contribute to a debate

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Noun

A (formal) discussion on a particular matter where opposing arguments are put forward

exchange of views

exchange of ideas

intercommunication

wheeling and dealing

exchanging information

question and answer session

channel of communication

information flow

verbal exchange

information sharing

line of reasoning

brainstorming session

eyeball-to-eyeball

social relations

brief conversation

getting in touch

social intercourse

bargaining table

question-and-answer method

chitter-chatter

private conversation

press conference

informal conversation

two-way communication

information exchange

knowledge exchange

trivial conversation

beauty-parlor chitchat

casual conversation

chewing the fat

chewing the rag

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“He agreed to a debate, indicating that he would welcome open dialogue.”

Noun

A hostile argument on a particular matter

verbal sparring

difference of opinion

misunderstanding

bone of contention

exchange of views

bit of argy-bargy

irreconcilable difference

passage of arms

quarrelsomeness

knock down and drag out

counter-argument

lack of agreement

grounds for war

point in question

apple of discord

inharmoniousness

internal strife

conflict of opinion

contentiousness

passage at arms

cause célèbre

parting of the ways

conflict of interest

divided loyalties

rough-and-tumble

knock-down-drag-out

heated discussion

knock-down drag-out

acrimonious exchange

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“One couple was in the middle of a heated and hostile debate about finances, when the husband tried to lighten the moment with a joke about a stain on his T-shirt.”

Noun

A (controversial) topic or subject, or the act of discussing said topic or subject

contentiousness

difference of opinion

knock down and drag out

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“The debate about the most appropriate diet and nutrition for humans rages on!”

Noun

Careful consideration or deliberation of the facts or reasons

serious thought

thought process

careful considering

rationalisation^UK

rationalization^US

conceptualization^US

self-examination

inquisitiveness

conceptualisation^UK

line of thought

careful thought

train of thought

logical thinking

critical thinking

close attention

cross-examination

period of deliberation

period of contemplation

spell of contemplation

period of reflection

spell of deliberation

spell of reflection

accepted wisdom

self-observation

thirst for knowledge

heart-searching

self-questioning

self-contemplation

undivided attention

self-reflection

visualisation^UK

hypothesizing^US

visualization^US

laser-like focus

hypothesising^UK

sneaking suspicion

stab in the dark

shot in the dark

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“After much debate, I finally decided to splurge on the expensive handbag that I had been eyeing.”

Noun

A meeting or conference where ideas and views on a particular issue can be exchanged

panel discussion

discussion group

group discussion

townhall meeting

business meeting

press conference

open discussion

council of delegates

council of representatives

coming together

social function

question and answer session

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Noun

A matter or concern or a topic of discussion

matter of contention

point of contention

field of inquiry

principal object

point in question

area under discussion

piece of information

matter in question

bone of contention

field of reference

line of reasoning

point of departure

focus of attention

subject of thought

itemized information

personal concern

essential point

heart of the matter

meat and potatoes

name of the game

most important fact

sum and substance

important point

conceptualization^US

conceptualisation^UK

accepted wisdom

nature of the beast

general meaning

general intention

important detail

train of thought

defining characteristic

essential feature

essential element

secondary meaning

course of thought

frame of reference

contextual relationship

general picture

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Noun

A doubt about the truth or validity of something

bone of contention

difficulty with

argument against

dissatisfaction

formal complaint

counter-argument

howls of protest

chorus of disapproval

howl of protest

statement of opposition

taking exception

civil disobedience

statement of dissatisfaction

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Noun

The study of formal debate

Noun

Celebrated case

Noun

A long or elaborate essay or discussion on a particular subject

piece of writing

editorial column

literature review

piece of research

publicity story

published writing

newspaper article

leading article

front-page news

textual examination

newspaper account

exclusive story

a few paragraphs

feature article

front page news

historical account

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Noun

A public expression of an opinion or subject

vocalization^US

vocalisation^UK

means of expression

public relations

public attention

media attention

public interest

acknowledgment^US

expression of facts

acknowledgement^UK

expression of views

self-disclosure

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Noun

The arousing of public concern or action about an issue

Noun

The art or craft of effective or persuasive speaking or writing

speechification

public speaking

art of speaking

vocalization^US

vocalisation^UK

verbal expression

spoken language

oral communication

spoken communication

verbal communication

voice production

verbal evidence

manner of speaking

vocal expression

means of expression

façon de parler

syllabification

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Verb

To discuss (a subject), especially in a formal manner and with someone having an opposing view

have discussions

bat back and forth

exchange views on

put your heads together about

deliberate about

exchange views about

consider the pros and cons of

weigh up the pros and cons of

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“Bob is keen to debate with Alexa on the issues that they disagree about.”

Verb

To analyze or argue against a claim or piece of information

call into question

agitate against

dissent against

put up argument

argue the pros and cons of

give thumbs down to

pick an argument with

protest against

prove to be false

prove to be wrong

show to be false

show to be wrong

take issue with

blow out of the water

declare to be untrue

have an argument about

shoot down in flames

take a stand against

shoot full of holes

bandy words concerning

call in question

push back against

make a nonsense of

fly in the face of

express concern

struggle against

render null and void

have bone to pick

raise a question

bring into question

drive a coach and horses through

give the lie to

take exception to

be a dissenter from

call one's bluff

knock the bottom out of

be at odds with

raise doubts about

show in its true light

prove impossible

bring to naught

knocks props out from under

refuse to accept

cut down to size

render meaningless

say the opposite of

knock props out

knock bottom out of

put under suspicion

poke full of holes

shake one's faith in

harbour suspicions about

have hesitations about

raise objections to

express suspicions about

cast doubt upon

have reservations about

cast aspersions on

express reservations about

entertain doubts about

harbour reservations about

have suspicions about

feel uneasy about

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“I could not help but debate Tsoukalos' claim that the pyramids were built by aliens.”

Verb

To consider or give serious or careful thought to

give some thought to

give thought to

turn over in one's mind

consider the pros and cons of

deliberate about

be in a brown study

put on thinking cap

beat one's brains out about

speculate about

give consideration to

deliberate over

philosophize^US

philosophise^UK

give much thought to

ask oneself about

run up a flagpole

consider the possibility of

entertain the thought of

take under advisement

chew over things

mull over things

put on one's thinking cap about

take as an example

consider as an example

look at as an example

bat back and forth

take into consideration

entertain the idea of

deliberate upon

debate with oneself

conduct research into

conduct a survey of

intellectualise^UK

be lost in thought

cudgel your brains

intellectualize^US

be in a reverie

play around with

build castles in air

stare into space

be in cloud cuckoo land

have your head in the clouds

stop to consider

take under consideration

keep talking about

keep thinking about

have a think about

spend too much time thinking about

figure something out

find a solution to

find an answer to

indulge in wool-gathering

let one's thoughts wander

revolve in one's mind

get down to brass tacks

be lost in contemplation

think hard about

pull an all-nighter

learn the ropes

burn the midnight oil

bury oneself in

crack the books

burn midnight oil

entertain the possibility of

have thoughts about

think idly about

argue the pros and cons of

stay in the clouds

picture in one's mind's eye

conjure up an image of

think outside the box

experiment with

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“The investigators would acrimoniously debate whether to allow the suspect to walk free or force him to confess.”

Verb

To discuss or have talks in order to reach an agreement or compromise

have negotiations

hold discussion

hammer out a deal

work out a deal

consult together

discuss a settlement

treat with someone

try to reach a compromise

have discussions

have a discussion

kick ideas around

talk things over

put heads together

toss ideas around

exchange information

pick one's brain

discuss matters

intercommunicate

pass on information

engage in communication

have a conversation

consult each other

speak to each other

shoot the breeze

join in conversation

engage in conversation

carry on conversation

go into a huddle

have a tête-à-tête

pick someone's brains

pick one's brains

make conversation

consult with each other

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Verb

To express a different opinion

take issue with

be at loggerheads

contradict each other

let someone have it

rip into each other

go for the jugular

be at sixes and sevens

have a disagreement

go at it hammer and tongs

be in opposition

protest against

fight like cat and dog

have an altercation

be at each other's throats

have an argument

jump on one's case

bat back and forth

have a misunderstanding

engage in conflict

put up an argument

campaign against

engage in combat

engage in hostilities

carry on hostilities

come into conflict

come to blows with

bandy words with somebody

get into conflict

get into a dispute

have a difference of opinion

have shouting match

make a big thing about

call on the carpet

exchange blows with

pick an argument

get in one's face

put up a struggle

have at each other

differ in opinion

be of a different opinion

be incompatible

have a different opinion

not see eye to eye

jump on each other

take the field against

come up against

become involved

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Verb

To express verbally

bring into the open

give expression to

give an airing to

bring out into the open

take the wraps off

give utterance to

give expression

shout from the rooftops

bring to public notice

bring to public attention

propagandize^US

propagandise^UK

come clean about

make a statement

let the cat out of the bag

make a pitch for

get off your chest

share your feelings

express feelings

give the game away

be specific about

spill the beans

give blow-by-blow

bring something up

put in two cents

let it be known

blow the gaff on

speak coherently

put in circulation

offer as a suggestion

throw spotlight on

beat the drum for

find expression for

editorialize^US

put on the airwaves

reveal information

spill your guts

divulge information

deliberate about

exchange views about

call attention to

make mention of

exchange views on

make reference to

raise the subject of

editorialise^UK

provide details

communicate information

raise awareness

be passed around

put before the public

give an account of

give an account

make reference to the fact

allude to the fact

tip someone the wink about

convey the impression

give an inkling

give someone to understand

give someone an inkling of

give someone to believe

give the show away

blow the lid off

take the lid off

bring out into open

put cards on table

get out of your system

give the low-down

make somebody aware of

bring to somebody's attention

turn somebody on to

give somebody a taste for

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Verb

(comment on) To express an opinion or reaction in speech or writing

Verb

Raise awareness of

raise awareness of

put on the agenda

Verb

To pause in indecision before doing something

blow hot and cold

pussyfoot around

sit on the fence

take one's time

drag your heels

be in two minds

use delaying tactics

beat about the bush

chop and change

run hot and cold

second-guessing yourself

be unable to make up your mind

beat around the bush

dodge the issue

play a waiting game

be non-committal

evade the issue

parry questions

fudge the issue

duck the question

express misgivings

express reluctance

express reservations

while away time

be unable to decide

keep changing your mind

kick the can down the road

put off doing something

let the grass grow under one's feet

go from one extreme to the other

have misgivings

be on the fence

will and will not

be on the horns of a dilemma

stay in the background

be reluctant to come forward

postpone action

let something slide

take a raincheck

be noncommittal

sidestep the issue

hedge your bets

give the run around

think something unlikely

lack conviction

harbour suspicions about

have hesitations about

express suspicions about

have reservations about

express reservations about

entertain doubts about

harbour reservations about

have suspicions about

have doubts about

feel uneasy about

fudge and mudge

beg the question

get no place fast

avoid the issue

go at a snail's pace

bring up the rear

take one's own sweet time

scrounge around

sit on one's butt

fritter time away

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Verb

To make a speech or contribute to a debate

get on a soapbox

give an address

give lessons in

address an audience

deliver an address

make a statement

speak at length

give a lecture to

deliver a speech

make an oration

initiate a discussion with

write learnedly

write at length

preach a sermon

spread the gospel

address a congregation

give an address to

give a speech to

give a discourse to

give a dissertation to

make a speech to

give an oration to

give a sermon to

deliver a sermon to

pontificate about

go into detail about

hold forth about

write at length about

speak at length about

sound off about

shoot off one's mouth

deliver a tirade

express one's opinion

lay down the law

foam at the mouth

deliver a harangue

get on your high horse

talk forcefully

express concern

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Verb

To be about

have to do with

be connected with

be in connection with

give an account of

give a rundown of

give details of

give details on

give the facts on

provide details of

concern itself with

have a bearing on

be concerned with

take account of

try to get to the bottom of

give a lecture on

give a discourse on

give an oration on

give a sermon on

deliver a sermon on

get cracking on

make a speech on

give a dissertation on

give an address on

give a speech on

get to grips with

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