debate :: Lexipedia - Where words have meaning

n. the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)

n. a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal; "the argument over foreign aid goes on and on"

debate, argue with oneself

v. argue with one another; "We debated the question of abortion"; "John debated Mary"

debate, deliberate

v. discuss the pros and cons of an issue

argue, contend, debate, fence

v. have an argument about something

consider, debate, moot, turn over, deliberate

v. think about carefully; weigh; "They considered the possibility of a strike"; "Turn the proposal over in your mind"

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controversy, contention, contestation, disputation, disceptation, tilt, argument, arguing

n. a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement; "they were involved in a violent argument"

conflict, struggle, battle

n. an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals); "the harder the conflict the more glorious the triumph"--Thomas Paine; "police tried to control the battle between the pro- and anti-abortion mobs"

case

n. a statement of facts and reasons used to support an argument; "he stated his case clearly"

call, claim

n. a demand especially in the phrase "the call of duty"

dispute, difference, difference of opinion, conflict

n. a disagreement or argument about something important; "he had a dispute with his wife"; "there were irreconcilable differences"; "the familiar conflict between Republicans and Democrats"

discussion, treatment, discourse

n. an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic; "the book contains an excellent discussion of modal logic"; "his treatment of the race question is badly biased"

feud

n. a bitter quarrel between two parties

polemic

n. a controversy (especially over a belief or dogma)

strife

n. bitter conflict; heated often violent dissension

quarrel, wrangle, row, words, run-in, dustup

n. an angry dispute; "they had a quarrel"; "they had words"

discord, strife

n. lack of agreement or harmony

controversy, contention, contestation, disputation, disceptation, tilt, argument, arguing

n. a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement; "they were involved in a violent argument"

polemic

n. a controversy (especially over a belief or dogma)

chew over, think over, meditate, ponder, excogitate, contemplate, muse, reflect, mull, mull over, ruminate, speculate

v. reflect deeply on a subject; "I mulled over the events of the afternoon"; "philosophers have speculated on the question of God for thousands of years"; "The scientist must stop to observe and start to excogitate"

reason

v. think logically; "The children must learn to reason"

argue, reason

v. present reasons and arguments

contest, contend, repugn

v. to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation; "They contested the outcome of the race"

clash

v. disagree violently; "We clashed over the new farm policies"

contend, postulate

v. maintain or assert; "He contended that Communism had no future"

justify, warrant

v. show to be reasonable or provide adequate ground for; "The emergency does not warrant all of us buying guns"; "The end justifies the means"

hash out, discuss, talk over

v. speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussion; "We discussed our household budget"

converse, discourse

v. carry on a conversation

parley

v. discuss, as between enemies

treat

v. engage in negotiations in order to reach an agreement; "they had to treat with the King"

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decide, make up one's mind, determine

v. reach, make, or come to a decision about something; "We finally decided after lengthy deliberations"

agree

v. consent or assent to a condition, or agree to do something; "She agreed to all my conditions"; "He agreed to leave her alone"

deny

v. refuse to recognize or acknowledge; "Peter denied Jesus"

collaborate

v. cooperate as a traitor; "he collaborated with the Nazis when they occupied Paris"

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