debates

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

It's pronounced as /dɪˈbeɪts/

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In the thesaurus, “debates” has 34 synonyms and 13 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for 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.

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 47 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to debates, such as: agree, agreement, agreements, answer, argues, argument, bicker.

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