Discourse Synonyms

Discourse synonyms such as "confer, adda, address, expatiate, chat, and chew the fat". Discourse is a noun, and its antonyms are silence and quiet. Here are 72 another word for discourse with example sentences.

Another word for Discourse

72 other ways to say discourse.

1. discussion

2. essay

  • treatise
  • tract
  • study
  • speech
  • sermon
  • peroration
  • paper
  • oration
  • monograph
  • lecture
  • homily
  • essay
  • dissertation
  • disquisition
  • critique
  • address

3. hold forth

  • write learnedly
  • write at length
  • talk
  • spout
  • spiel
  • speechify
  • sound off
  • sermonize
  • preachify
  • preach
  • pontificate
  • perorate
  • orate
  • lucubrate
  • lecture
  • hold forth
  • give a talk
  • give a speech
  • give an address
  • expatiate
  • dissertate

4. converse

  • talk
  • speak
  • rap
  • parley
  • have a discussion
  • have a confab
  • discuss matters
  • debate
  • converse
  • consult
  • confer
  • confabulate
  • chew the fat
  • chat

How to Use discourse in a Sentence

Online discourse can sometimes lead to misunderstandings.

Political discourse often shapes public opinion and policies.

The professor encouraged open discourse in the classroom.