What is another word for debate ?

question and answer session

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

discussion

argument

discourse

dialog^US

dialogue^UK

tête-à-tête

information flow

exchange of ideas

channel of communication

socializing^US

socialising^UK

exchanging information

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

Noun

irreconcilable difference

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

quarreling^US

quarrelling^UK

difference of opinion

knock down and drag out

defence^UK

defense^US

dialogue^UK

dialog^US

question-and-answer method

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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

judgment^US

judgement^UK

agonizing^US

agonising^UK

period of deliberation

period of contemplation

spell of contemplation

period of reflection

spell of deliberation

inquiry^US

enquiry^UK

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

Noun

A matter or concern or a topic of discussion

area under discussion

enquiry^UK

inquiry^US

centerpiece^US

centrepiece^UK

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Noun

A doubt about the truth or validity of something

Noun

giving someone the third degree

The study of formal debate

Noun

The devotion of time and attention to gaining knowledge of an academic subject

enquiry^UK

inquiry^US

analysing^UK

analyzing^US

memorising^UK

memorizing^US

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Noun

A strong verbal or written attack on someone or something

offense^US

offence^UK

character assassination

rap over the knuckles

cavilling^UK

caviling^US

libeling^US

libelling^UK

rumour^UK

defamation of character

rumor^US

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Noun

Celebrated case

Noun

A state of (typically public) dissatisfaction, disturbance, or agitation

rancour^UK

rancor^US

disfavour^UK

disfavor^US

offense^US

offence^UK

chip on your shoulder

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Noun

bringing to public attention

A public expression of an opinion or subject

publicising^UK

publicizing^US

putting on the airwaves

bringing to public notice

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Noun

A public lecture or reading, especially delivered at a college or university

monologue^UK

monolog^US

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Noun

The action or power of focusing all one's attention

endeavour^UK

endeavor^US

ardour^UK

fervour^UK

fervor^US

ardor^US

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Verb

bat around or back and forth

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

put your heads together about

dialog^US

analyse^UK

consider the pros and cons of

engage in conversation

dialogue^UK

carry on conversation

analyze^US

circularise^UK

weigh up the pros and cons of

circularize^US

pick someone's brains

put their heads together

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

Verb

argue the pros and cons of

To analyze or argue against a claim or piece of information

give thumbs down to

pick an argument with

blow out of the water

blow sky high

declare to be untrue

have an argument about

criticize^US

criticise^UK

inquire^US

enquire^UK

stand up and be counted against

neutralise^UK

put up a fight against

encounter

neutralize^US

set your face against

drive a coach and horses through

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

Verb

consider the pros and cons of

To consider or give serious or careful thought to

turn over in one's mind

beat one's brains out about

survey

imagine

analyse^UK

give consideration to

analyze^US

consider the possibility of

turn over in your mind

entertain the thought of

conduct research into

consider as an example

look at as an example

rack your brains about

agonize^US

rationalise^UK

agonise^UK

entertain the idea of

engage in contemplation

put on one's thinking cap

rationalize^US

harbour^UK

harbor^US

be in a thoughtful state

recognize^US

recognise^UK

take into consideration

allow yourself to consider

keep under surveillance

twig

keep under observation

keep a weather eye on

have a gander at

give something a once-over

give someone a once-over

give something the once-over

reconnoitre^UK

reconnoiter^US

enquire^UK

inquire^US

gauge^UK

gage^US

subject to an examination

memorise^UK

memorize^US

keep under careful observation

keep a close watch on

look through narrowed eyes

subject to an inspection

criticise^UK

criticize^US

go over with a fine-tooth comb

give something a look-see

give something a going-over

summarise^UK

summarize^US

meter^US

metre^UK

carry out an inquest into

conduct an enquiry into

conduct an investigation into

leave no stone unturned in

go through with a fine-tooth comb

look something up and down

catalog^US

catalogue^UK

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

Verb

go at it hammer and tongs

To express a different opinion

contradict each other

be at sixes and sevens

fight like cat and dog

bat around or back and forth

have a misunderstanding

take the field against

engage in hostilities

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try to reach a compromise

Try to reach an agreement or compromise by discussion

act as an intermediary

organize^US

organise^UK

come to an understanding

make concession

strike balance

find the middle ground

strike a happy medium

reach a compromise

find middle ground

find happy medium

meet each other halfway

put your two cents in

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Verb

To express verbally

verbalise^UK

verbalize^US

bring up

broadcast

shout something from the rooftops

publicise^UK

publicize^US

bring out into the open

vocalize^US

emphasize^US

vocalise^UK

emphasise^UK

shout from the rooftops

issue a statement about

clamour^UK

clamor^US

shout from the housetops

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Verb

To give and receive reciprocally

Verb

Raise awareness of

politicise^UK

politicize^US

Verb

Speak or write authoritatively about a topic

sermonise^UK

sermonize^US

give a dissertation to

memorialize^US

memorialise^UK

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Verb

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

Verb

be on the horns of a dilemma

Pause in indecision before saying or doing something

temporise^UK

temporize^US

baulk^UK

balk^US

be unable to make up your mind

go from one extreme to the other

keep changing your mind

kick the can down the road

put off doing something

second-guessing oneself

avoid committing oneself

trip over your tongue

use Fabian tactics

avoid making a decision

stay in the background

be reluctant to come forward

get into difficulties

get nowhere

stumble over your words

move backward and forward

second-guessing yourself

think something unlikely

have misgivings about

harbour suspicions about

express reservations about

harbour reservations about

fluctuate on

have doubts about

feel uneasy about

have hesitations about

express suspicions about

have reservations about

entertain doubts about

have suspicions about

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Verb

To be about

analyse^UK

analyze^US

be in connection with

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Verb

Assert something as a position in an argument

emphasize^US

emphasise^UK

recognize^US

recognise^UK

rumor^US

rumour^UK

have dibs on something

shoot off one's mouth

be dependent

center^US

centre^UK

rationalize^US

rationalise^UK

feign the identity of

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