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.