Debate Synonyms

Consider , altercation, argue about, chew over, and cogitate are synonyms for debate; agreement and consensus are antonyms of debate. On this page, you will find 69 another word for debate.

69 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
  • Contestation

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
  • Bat around

 

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
  • Cerebrate

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.