Discourse Synonyms

72 discourse synonyms include discussion, conversation, talk, dialogue, communication, conference, debate, consultation, verbal exchange, and parley. Discourse is a noun, and its antonyms are silence and quiet. Here are some additional synonyms for "discourse" with example sentences.

Another word for Discourse

72 other ways to say discourse.

1. discussion

  • verbal exchange  
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  • talk
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  • powwow  
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  • parley  
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  • palaver  
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  • korero  
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  • interlocution  
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  • discussion
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  • dialogue  
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  • debate
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  • converse  
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  • conversation
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  • consultation  
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  • conference  
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  • confabulation  
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  • confab  
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  • communication
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  • colloquy  
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  • chit-chat  
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  • chat  
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  • adda  
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2. essay

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

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

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