settles the argument, ends the argument, resolves the dispute, settles the dispute, ends the dispute, resolves the disagreement, settles the disagreement, ends the disagreement
debate Synonym
Synonyme debatediscussion - argument - dispute - controversy - deliberation - polemic - contention - exchange of views - verbal contest - public argument
A debate is a structured discussion in which two or more parties present and defend different viewpoints on a specific topic. It usually follows clear rules, including time limits and turns for speaking, and aims to persuade an audience, reach a decision, or clarify complex issues. Debates can occur in political contexts, academic settings, media, or everyday life. Participants support their positions with arguments, evidence, and logical reasoning, and often respond directly to the opposing side’s claims. A well‑conducted debate encourages critical thinking, respectful disagreement, and a deeper understanding of the topic.
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resolves the argument
settles the argument, ends the argument, resolves the dispute, settles the dispute, ends the dispute, resolves the disagreement, settles the disagreement, ends the disagreement [x]
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disagree with
differ from, be at odds with, be opposed to, object to, take issue with, dissent from, not see eye to eye with, contradict, challenge, oppose
differ from, be at odds with, be opposed to, object to, take issue with, dissent from, not see eye to eye with, contradict, challenge, oppose [x]
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arguing for a claim
advocating a claim, defending a claim, supporting a claim, making a case, arguing in favor of a claim, justifying a claim
advocating a claim, defending a claim, supporting a claim, making a case, arguing in favor of a claim, justifying a claim [x]
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Communication
discuss
talk about, debate, deliberate, confer, consult, go over, review, consider, hash out, talk through
talk about, debate, deliberate, confer, consult, go over, review, consider, hash out, talk through [x]
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Communication
in support of
in favor of, in aid of, in defence of, on behalf of, in backing of, in advocacy of, in furtherance of
in favor of, in aid of, in defence of, on behalf of, in backing of, in advocacy of, in furtherance of [x]
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settles the argument
resolves the argument, ends the argument, settles the dispute, resolves the dispute, ends the dispute, puts an end to the argument, puts the argument to rest, settles the matter, resolves the matter,... [more]
resolves the argument, ends the argument, settles the dispute, resolves the dispute, ends the dispute, puts an end to the argument, puts the argument to rest, settles the matter, resolves the matter, settles the issue, resolves the issue [x]
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quarrel with
argue with, fight with, fall out with, clash with, row with, bicker with, squabble with, feud with, cross swords with, be at odds with
argue with, fight with, fall out with, clash with, row with, bicker with, squabble with, feud with, cross swords with, be at odds with [x]
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Communication
bringing the disagreements into the open
airing the disagreements, exposing the disagreements, bringing the disagreements to light, laying the disagreements bare, surfacing the disagreements
airing the disagreements, exposing the disagreements, bringing the disagreements to light, laying the disagreements bare, surfacing the disagreements [x]
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Communication
addressing a case
handling a case, dealing with a case, treating a case, managing a case, working on a case, processing a case, considering a case
handling a case, dealing with a case, treating a case, managing a case, working on a case, processing a case, considering a case [x]
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Communication
talk
speak, converse, chat, discuss, debate, communicate, confide, negotiate, lecture, address, orate, sermonize, prattle, gab, natter, yak
speak, converse, chat, discuss, debate, communicate, confide, negotiate, lecture, address, orate, sermonize, prattle, gab, natter, yak [x]
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Communication
meeting
Besprechung, Sitzung, Treffen, Zusammenkunft, Konferenz, Tagung, Beratung, Meeting-Termin
Besprechung, Sitzung, Treffen, Zusammenkunft, Konferenz, Tagung, Beratung, Meeting-Termin [x]
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Business
converse
talk, speak, chat, discuss, confer, communicate, dialogue, converse with, hold a conversation, opposite, reverse, contrary, inverse
talk, speak, chat, discuss, confer, communicate, dialogue, converse with, hold a conversation, opposite, reverse, contrary, inverse [x]
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airing the disagreements
voicing the disagreements, expressing the disagreements, airing the differences, voicing differences, bringing up the disagreements, laying out the disagreements, putting the disagreements on the tabl... [more]
voicing the disagreements, expressing the disagreements, airing the differences, voicing differences, bringing up the disagreements, laying out the disagreements, putting the disagreements on the table [x]
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Communication
hash out
work out, iron out, thrash out, hammer out, talk through, talk over, sort out, settle, resolve
work out, iron out, thrash out, hammer out, talk through, talk over, sort out, settle, resolve [x]
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Communication
addressing a key issue
tackling a key issue, addressing a major issue, addressing a critical issue, dealing with a key issue, confronting a key issue, tackling a major issue, tackling a critical issue
tackling a key issue, addressing a major issue, addressing a critical issue, dealing with a key issue, confronting a key issue, tackling a major issue, tackling a critical issue [x]
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