debates

The word “debates” has 2 syllables: de-bates

It's pronounced as /dɪˈbeɪts/

What is synonym and antonym for debates?

In the thesaurus, “debates” has 137 synonyms and 18 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for debates along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for debates

absorbs
accounts
advisements
agitates
altercations
analyzes
argues
argumentations
arguments
argy-bargies
assimilates
back-and-forths
bandies
believes
bickers
broaches
bull sessions
canvases
canvasses
chat rooms
chats
chews on
chews over
clashes
cogitates
cogitations
collisions
colloquies
combats
conceives
concludes
confabs
confabulations
conferences
conflictions
conflicts
considerations
considers
consultancies
consultations
consults
contemplates
contemplations
contentions
contestations
controversies
conversations
councils
counsel
deliberates
deliberations
dialogs
dialogues
differences
difficulties
digests
disaccords
disagreements
discords
discourses
discusses
discussions
disputations
disputes
disquisitions
dissensions
dissensuses
dissentions
dissonances
divarications
divisions
entertains
explores
eyes
falling-outs
fallings-out
fights
firestorms
fora
forges
forums
give-and-takes
hammers out
hesitations
indecisions
introduces
introspections
kicks around
kickups
looks at
meditates
meditations
meetings
misunderstandings
moots
negotiations
nonconcurrences
opines
palavers
parleys
perpends
ponders
pourparlers
premeditations
propounds
quarrels
questions
raises
raps
reasons
reflections
reminisces
reviews
revolves
round tables
roundtables
ruminates
ruminations
second-guesses
seminars
set-tos
skull practices
skull sessions
stirs up
strifes
struggles
studies
symposia
symposiums
talkathons
talks
talks out
talks over
thoughts
turns
weighs
words

Antonyms for debates

acceptances
accords
agreements
compliances
concords
consensuses
dismisses
disregards
harmonies
ignores
overlooks
peaces
pooh-poohs
poohs
rejects
short shrifts
slights
unanimities

Meanings of debates

noun
1. An argument, or discussion, usually in an ordered or formal setting, often with more than two people, generally ending with a vote or other decision.
2. An informal and spirited but generally civil discussion of opposing views.
3. Discussion of opposing views.
4. (frequently in the French form débat) A type of literary composition, taking the form of a discussion or disputation, commonly found in the vernacular medieval poetry of many European countries, as well as in medieval Latin.
5. Strife, discord.
verb
1. To participate in a debate; to dispute, argue, especially in a public arena.
2. To fight.
3. To engage in combat for; to strive for.
4. To consider (to oneself), to think over, to attempt to decide.

Example Sentences

The candidates will participate in several debates before the election.
The academic conference featured numerous debates on contemporary issues.
Public debates about climate change often highlight differing viewpoints on solutions.
The committee held debates on the proposed budget to ensure all aspects were considered.
The weekly team meetings sometimes turn into heated debates over project strategies.

On this page you'll find 155 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to debates, such as: absorbs, acceptances, accords, accounts, advisements, agitates, agreements.

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