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What is another word for Debating? – 200 Debating Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    discussing arguing disputing reasoning deliberating contemplating pondering musing reflecting considering weighing examining analyzing evaluating assessing judging criticizing questioning challenging countering refuting opposing contradicting dissenting objecting protesting disagreeing clashing colliding conflicting quarreling bickering sparring fencing parrying riposting rebutting replying responding reacting retorting refuting negating denying gainsaying disclaiming disavowing

    Meaning of Debating

    The primary meaning of "Debating" is to engage in a discussion or argument about a subject, especially in a formal or public setting.

    Definitions

    • To engage in a discussion or argument about a subject, especially in a formal or public setting
    • * To discuss or argue about a subject, especially in a formal or public setting, in order to reach a decision or resolve a disagreement
    • * To participate in a formal discussion or argument, especially one that is organized or structured

    Etymology of Debating

    The word "Debating" comes from the Old French word "debater", which is derived from the Latin word "debattuere", meaning "to fight" or "to struggle"
    The word has been used in English since the 14th century to describe the act of engaging in a discussion or argument, especially in a formal or public setting

    Example Uses

    • The team spent hours debating the best strategy for the competition
    • * The politicians were debating the new tax law on live television
    • * The students were debating the merits of the proposed policy change

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    agreeing concurring acquiescing complying submitting surrendering yielding conceding admitting confessing acknowledging accepting approving endorsing supporting confirming affirming ratifying validating verifying substantiating justifying vindicating excusing pardoning forgiving tolerating ignoring disregarding neglecting overlooking

    Related Nouns

    discussion argument debate dialogue conversation talk chat negotiation conference meeting seminar workshop forum symposium colloquium lecture speech address presentation proposal motion resolution amendment clause article section provision stipulation condition requirement

    Related Verbs

    discuss argue deliberate contemplate ponder muse reflect consider weigh examine analyze evaluate assess judge criticize question challenge counter refute oppose contradict dissent object protest disagree clash collide conflict quarrel bicker spar fence parry riposte rebut reply respond react retort refute negate deny gainsay disclaim disavow

    Related Adjectives

    formal public structured organized systematic methodical thorough meticulous careful cautious deliberate intentional purposeful conscious aware informed knowledgeable expert skilled trained experienced practiced seasoned veteran accomplished proficient adept able capable competent effective efficient productive successful effective persuasive convincing compelling persuasive influential authoritative credible trustworthy reliable dependable responsible accountable