Debate synonyms

Consider, altercation, argue about, chew over, and cogitate are all synonyms for debate. Agreement and consensus are antonyms of debate. And here are 69 another word for debate.

Another word for debate

1. discussion

Altercation, arguing, argument, argumentation, comment, confab, conflict, contention, controversy, dialogue, disagreement, discourse, discussion, disharmony, disputation, dispute, dissension, exchange of views, interest, negotiations, parley, rap session, sparring, talks, velitation, war of words, wrangle, wrangling, and contestation are all synonyms for debate.

2. discuss

Argue about, argue the pros and cons of, argue, bandy words concerning, bat about, confer about, contend over, contest, controvert, discuss, dispute, exchange views about, exchange views on, kick about, kick around, moot, talk about, talk over, talk through, thrash out, wrangle over, and bat around are all another word for debate.

  3. ponder

Chew over, cogitate, consider, contemplate, deliberate, give some thought to, meditate, mull over, muse, ponder, pore on, reflect, think about, think over, turn over in one's mind, weigh up, and cerebrate are all synonyms for debate.

Debate synonym statistics

Debate synonym page has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 2 synonyms with 4, 5, 12, 15, and 18 letters and 4 synonyms with 6 letters. 9 synonyms with 7 letters and 12 synonyms with 8, and 10 letters.

6 synonyms with 9 letters and 8 synonyms with 11 letters. 1 synonym with 13, 17, 20, and 21 letters. For a total of 65 another word for debate.

Debate sentences

The debate lasted for several hours.

They had a heated debate yesterday.

The topic sparked intense debate immediately.

He participated in the debate eagerly.

Related Words for debate

  1. Agitate
    • Synonyms: upset, perturb
    • Opposites: calm, soothe
    • Part of speech: verb
  2. Agitated
    • Synonyms: upset, perturbed
    • Opposites: calm, relaxed
    • Part of speech: adjective
  3. Generated
    • Synonyms: Produced, created
    • Opposites: destroyed, eliminated
    • Part of speech: verb
  4. Generate
    • Synonyms: cause, give rise to
    • Opposites: destroy, eliminate
    • Part of speech: verb
  5. Fortunately
    • Synonyms: luckily, happily
    • Opposites: unfortunately, regrettably
    • Part of speech: adverb
  6. Fortunate
    • Synonyms: lucky, favoured
    • Opposites: unfortunate, unlucky
    • Part of speech: adjective
  7. Captivate
    • Synonyms: enthral, charm
    • Opposites: repel, bore, repellent, boring
    • Part of speech: verb
  8. Mandate
    • Synonyms: instruction, directive
    • Opposites: optional, voluntary
    • Part of speech: noun
  9. Subordinate
    • Synonyms: lower-ranking, junior
    • Opposites: central, major, chief
    • Part of speech: adjective
  10. Exaggerate
    • Synonyms: overstate, overemphasize
    • Opposites: play down, understate
    • Part of speech: verb
  11. Exaggerated
    • Synonyms: overstated, overemphasized
    • Opposites: understated, moderate
    • Part of speech: adjective
  12. Inconsiderate
    • Synonyms: thoughtless, unthinking
    • Opposites: considerate, thoughtful
    • Part of speech: adjective
  13. Considerate
    • Synonyms: attentive, thoughtful
    • Opposites: thoughtless, selfish
    • Part of speech: adjective
  14. Irritated
    • Synonyms: Annoyed, frustrated
    • Opposites: calm, content
    • Part of speech: adjective
  15. Irritate
    • Synonyms: annoy, vex
    • Opposites: pacify, contented, good-humoured
    • Part of speech: verb
  16. Outdated
    • Synonyms: old-fashioned, out of date
    • Opposites: current, modern, fashionable
    • Part of speech: adjective
  17. Innate
    • Synonyms: inborn, natural
    • Opposites: acquired, learned
    • Part of speech: adjective
  18. Aggregate
    • Synonyms: collection, mass
    • Opposites: separate, divide
    • Part of speech: noun
  19. Tempt fate
    • Synonyms: Take a risk, push your luck
    • Opposites: play it safe, exercise caution, stay
    • Part of speech: verb
  20. Fate
    • Synonyms: destiny, providence
    • Opposites: free will, chance
    • Part of speech: noun
  21. Water
    • Synonyms: sea, ocean
    • Opposites: dry out, parch
    • Part of speech: noun
  22. In private
    • Synonyms: in secret, secretly
    • Opposites: in public, openly
    • Part of speech: adverb
  23. Private
    • Synonyms: personal, one's own
    • Opposites: open, public
    • Part of speech: adjective
  24. Legitimate
    • Synonyms: legal, lawful
    • Opposites: illegal, illegitimate
    • Part of speech: adjective
  25. Intricate
    • Synonyms: complex, complicated
    • Opposites: simple, straightforward
    • Part of speech: adjective
  26. Incorporate
    • Synonyms: embody, include
    • Opposites: exclude, separate
    • Part of speech: verb
  27. Of late
    • Synonyms: recently, lately
    • Opposites: in the past, formerly
    • Part of speech: adverb
  28. Intimidate
    • Synonyms: frighten, menace
    • Opposites: reassure, comfort
    • Part of speech: verb
  29. Deliberate
    • Synonyms: intentional, calculated
    • Opposites: accidental, unintentional
    • Part of speech: adjective
  30. Moderate
    • Synonyms: average, modest
    • Opposites: great, massive, outrageous, unreasonable, immoderate
    • Part of speech: adjective
  31. Isolate
    • Synonyms: separate, set apart
    • Opposites: integrate, confuse
    • Part of speech: verb
  32. Isolated
    • Synonyms: remote, out of the way
    • Opposites: accessible, sociable
    • Part of speech: adjective
  33. Later
    • Synonyms: Afterwards, subsequently
    • Opposites: earlier, beforehand
    • Part of speech: adverb
  34. Approximately
    • Synonyms: roughly, about
    • Opposites: exactly, precisely
    • Part of speech: adverb
  35. Estimate
    • Synonyms: roughly calculate, approximate
    • Opposites: exact, measure
    • Part of speech: verb
  36. Demonstrated
    • Synonyms: Displayed, showed
    • Opposites: withheld, disproved
    • Part of speech: adjective
  37. Demonstrate
    • Synonyms: give a demonstration of, show how something is done
    • Opposites: concealed, obscured
    • Part of speech: verb
  38. Inappropriate
    • Synonyms: unsuitable, unfitting
    • Opposites: appropriate, suitable
    • Part of speech: adjective
  39. Category
    • Synonyms: class, classification
    • Opposites: individual, exception
    • Part of speech: noun
  40. Ultimate
    • Synonyms: eventual, last
    • Opposites: initial, preliminary
    • Part of speech: adjective
  41. Intimate
    • Synonyms: close, bosom
    • Opposites: distant, formal, cold
    • Part of speech: adjective
  42. Combat
    • Synonyms: battle, fighting
    • Opposites: give in to, peace, surrender.
    • Part of speech: noun
  43. Delicate
    • Synonyms: fine, exquisite
    • Opposites: crude, coarse
    • Part of speech: adjective
  44. Up to date
    • Synonyms: modern, contemporary
    • Opposites: out of date, old-fashioned
    • Part of speech: adjective
  45. Material
    • Synonyms: things, items
    • Opposites: spiritual, abstract
    • Part of speech: noun
  46. Unfortunate
    • Synonyms: unlucky, hapless
    • Opposites: fortunate, lucky
    • Part of speech: adjective
  47. Devastate
    • Synonyms: destroy, ruin
    • Opposites: rebuild, heal
    • Part of speech: verb
  48. Inadequate
    • Synonyms: insufficient, not enough
    • Opposites: adequate, sufficient, competent
    • Part of speech: adjective
  49. Frustrated
    • Synonyms: Annoyed, irritated
    • Opposites: satisfied, content
    • Part of speech: adjective
  50. Frustrate
    • Synonyms: thwart, defeat
    • Opposites: help, facilitate
    • Part of speech: verb
  51. Fascinate
    • Synonyms: engross, captivate
    • Opposites: bore, repel
    • Part of speech: verb
  52. Statement
    • Synonyms: declaration, expression of views/facts
    • Opposites: disappearance, reality
    • Part of speech: noun
  53. Desperate
    • Synonyms: despairing, hopeless
    • Opposites: cheerful, composed
    • Part of speech: adjective
  54. Sophisticated
    • Synonyms: worldly, worldly-wise
    • Opposites: naive, unsophisticated
    • Part of speech: adjective
  55. Complicate
    • Synonyms: make (more) difficult, make complex
    • Opposites: simplify, clarify
    • Part of speech: verb