DEBATE Synonyms
There are 26 synonyms of the word
debate.
(exact relations)
There are 23 hypernyms of the word debate. (close relations)
There are 23 hypernyms of the word debate. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DEBATE
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | deliberate | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 2 | argue | verbv | ||||
| 3 | contend | verbv | ||||
| 4 | bicker | verbv | ||||
| 5 | challenge | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 6 | clash | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 7 | confer | verbv | ||||
| 8 | contest | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 9 | contradict | verbv | ||||
| 10 | counter | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 11 | discuss | verbv | ||||
| 12 | dispute | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 13 | object | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 14 | oppose | verbv | ||||
| 15 | quarrel | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 16 | question | nounn | ||||
| 17 | reason | nounn | ||||
| 18 | wrangle | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 19 | argument | nounn | ||||
| 20 | argumentation | nounn | ||||
Best Hypernyms For DEBATE
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
debate, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (17)
discourse
discuss
discussion
argument
consider
conversation
converse
deliberate
deliberation
dialogue
dispute
exchange
moot
negotiation
speaking
speechmaking
word
Phrases (6)
hash outtalk overgive-and-takeoral presentationpublic speakingturn over
