DEBATING Synonyms
17 hypernyms for debating. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for DEBATING
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| arguing | verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj | |||||
noun • a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement | ||||||
| reasoning | noun n | |||||
noun • thinking that is coherent and logical adjective satellite • endowed with the capacity to reason | ||||||
| talking | verb, adjective v, adj | |||||
noun • an exchange of ideas via conversation | ||||||
| conversing | verb, adjective v, adj | |||||
noun • a proposition obtained by conversion adjective satellite • of words so related that one reverses the relation denoted by the other • turned about in order or relation verb • carry on a conversation | ||||||
| deliberating | verb, adjective v, adj | |||||
adjective satellite • carefully thought out in advance • unhurried and with care and dignity • characterized by conscious design or purpose verb • think about carefully; weigh • discuss the pros and cons of an issue | ||||||
| discussing | verb v | |||||
verb • to consider or examine in speech or writing • speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussion | ||||||
| disputing | verb v | |||||
noun • a disagreement or argument about something important • coming into conflict with verb • take exception to • have a disagreement over something | ||||||
| deliberate | verb, adjective v, adj | |||||
adjective satellite • carefully thought out in advance • unhurried and with care and dignity • characterized by conscious design or purpose verb • think about carefully; weigh • discuss the pros and cons of an issue | ||||||
| argue | verb v | |||||
verb • present reasons and arguments • have an argument about something • give evidence of | ||||||
| argument | noun n | |||||
noun • a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true • a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement • a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal • a summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie • (computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program • a variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable; if f(x)=y, x is the independent variable • a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning | ||||||
| argumentation | noun n | |||||
noun • a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal • a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning | ||||||
| consider | verb v | |||||
verb • deem to be • give careful consideration to • take into consideration for exemplifying purposes • show consideration for; take into account • think about carefully; weigh • judge or regard; look upon; judge • look at attentively • look at carefully; study mentally • regard or treat with consideration, respect, and esteem | ||||||
| contend | verb v | |||||
verb • maintain or assert • have an argument about something • to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation • succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available • compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others • be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight | ||||||
| disputation | noun n | |||||
noun • the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote) • a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement | ||||||
| fence | noun n | |||||
noun • a barrier that serves to enclose an area • a dealer in stolen property verb • enclose with a fence • receive stolen goods • fight with fencing swords • surround with a wall in order to fortify • have an argument about something | ||||||
| moot | verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj | |||||
noun • a hypothetical case that law students argue as an exercise adjective satellite • of no legal significance (as having been previously decided) • open to argument or debate verb • think about carefully; weigh | ||||||
| public debate | noun n | |||||
noun • the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote) | ||||||
| turn over | verb v | |||||
verb • place into the hands or custody of • cause to overturn from an upright or normal position • move by turning over or rotating • turn up, loosen, or remove earth • do business worth a certain amount of money • cause to move around a center so as to show another side of • turn from an upright or normal position • turn upside down, or throw so as to reverse • think about carefully; weigh | ||||||