debating
The word “debating” has 3 syllables: de-bat-ing.
It's pronounced as /dɪˈbeɪtɪŋ/.
What is synonym and antonym for debating?
In the thesaurus, “debating” has 20 synonyms and 4 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for debating along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for debating
- answer
- arguing
- bicker
- consider
- considering
- contemplating
- contest
- deliberate
- discussing
- entertaining
- exploring
- eying
- oppose
- pondering
- question
- questioning
- reviewing
- studying
- weighing
- wrangle
Antonyms for debating
- agree
- disregarding
- ignoring
- overlooking
Meanings of debating
- verb
- To participate in a debate; to dispute, argue, especially in a public arena.
- To fight.
- To engage in combat for; to strive for.
- To consider (to oneself), to think over, to attempt to decide.
- noun
- The act of taking part in a debate.
Example Sentences
- The students spent hours debating the pros and cons of the new policy.
- She enjoyed debating with her friends about current events.
- The committee is debating whether to approve the budget proposal.
- They were debating the best approach to solve the problem when the meeting ended.
- Debating is an important skill in many academic and professional fields.
On this page you'll find 24 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to debating, such as: agree, answer, arguing, bicker, consider, considering, contemplating.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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