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.
1. discussion
2. discuss
3. ponder
The noun "debate" has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 2 synonyms with 4 letters, 2 synonyms with 5 letters, 4 synonyms with 6 letters, 9 synonyms with 7 letters, 12 synonyms with 8 letters, 6 synonyms with 9 letters, 12 synonyms with 10 letters, 8 synonyms with 11 letters, 2 synonyms with 12 letters, 1 synonym with 13 letters, 2 synonyms with 15 letters, 1 synonym with 17 letters, 2 synonyms with 18 letters, 1 synonym with 20 letters, and 1 synonym with 21 letters, for a total of 65 synonyms for debate.
The debate lasted for several hours.
They had a heated debate yesterday.
The topic sparked intense debate immediately.
He participated in the debate eagerly.
| Word | Opposites | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| Subordinate | Central, major, chief | Lower-ranking, junior |
| Exaggerate | Play down, understate | Overstate, overemphasize |
| Exaggerated | Understated, moderate | Overstated, overemphasized |
| Inconsiderate | Considerate, thoughtful | Thoughtless, unthinking |
| Considerate | Thoughtless, selfish | Attentive, thoughtful |
| Irritated | Calm, content | Annoyed, frustrated |
| Irritate | Pacify, contented, good-humoured | Annoy, vex |
| Outdated | Current, modern, fashionable | Old-fashioned, out of date |
| Innate | Acquired, learned | Inborn, natural |
| Aggregate | Separate, divide | Collection, mass |
| Tempt fate | Play it safe, exercise caution, stay | Take a risk, push your luck |
| Fate | Free will, chance | Destiny, providence |
| Water | Dry out, parch | Sea, ocean |
| In private | In public, openly | In secret, secretly |
| Private | Open, public | Personal, one's own |
| Legitimate | Illegal, illegitimate | Legal, lawful |
| Intricate | Simple, straightforward | Complex, complicated |
| Incorporate | Exclude, separate | Embody, include |
| Of late | In the past, formerly | Recently, lately |
| Intimidate | Reassure, comfort | Frighten, menace |
| Deliberate | Accidental, unintentional | Intentional, calculated |
| Moderate | Great, massive, outrageous, unreasonable, immoderate | Average, modest |
| Isolate | Integrate, confuse | Separate, set apart |
| Isolated | Accessible, sociable | Remote, out of the way |
| Later | Earlier, beforehand | Afterwards, subsequently |
| Approximately | Exactly, precisely | Roughly, about |
| Estimate | Exact, measure | Roughly calculate, approximate |
| Demonstrated | Withheld, disproved | Displayed, showed |
| Demonstrate | Concealed, obscured | Give a demonstration of, show how something is done |
| Inappropriate | Appropriate, suitable | Unsuitable, unfitting |
| Category | Individual, exception | Class, classification |
| Ultimate | Initial, preliminary | Eventual, last |
| Intimate | Distant, formal, cold | Close, bosom |
| Combat | Give in to, peace, surrender. | Battle, fighting |
| Delicate | Crude, coarse | Fine, exquisite |
| Up to date | Out of date, old-fashioned | Modern, contemporary |
| Material | Spiritual, abstract | Things, items |
| Unfortunate | Fortunate, lucky | Unlucky, hapless |
| Devastate | Rebuild, heal | Destroy, ruin |
| Inadequate | Adequate, sufficient, competent | Insufficient, not enough |
| Frustrated | Satisfied, content | Annoyed, irritated |
| Frustrate | Help, facilitate | Thwart, defeat |
| Fascinate | Bore, repel | Engross, captivate |
| Statement | Disappearance, reality | Declaration, expression of views/facts |
| Desperate | Cheerful, composed | Despairing, hopeless |
| Sophisticated | Naive, unsophisticated | Worldly, worldly-wise |
| Complicate | Simplify, clarify | Make (more) difficult, make complex |
| Complicated | Easy, simple, straightforward | Complex, intricate |
| Dedicate | Neglect, abandon | Devote, commit |
| Dedicated | Indifferent, apathetic | Committed, devoted |
| Separate | Interdependent, connected, same | Unconnected, unrelated |
| Immediately | Eventually, delayed | Straight away, at once |
| Advocate | Opponent, critic | Champion, upholder |
| Strategy | Improvization, spontaneity | Master plan, grand design |
| Adequate | Insufficient, inadequate, unequal to | Sufficient, enough |