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Abate vs Debate - What's the difference?

abate | debate |


In transitive terms the difference between abate and debate

is that abate is to cut away or hammer down, in such a way as to leave a figure in relief, as a sculpture, or in metalwork while debate is to consider (to oneself), to think over, to attempt to decide.

As verbs the difference between abate and debate

is that abate is to put an end to; to cause to cease while debate is to participate in a debate; to dispute, argue, especially in a public arena.

As nouns the difference between abate and debate

is that abate is abatement while debate is strife, discord.

Debate vs Colloquy - What's the difference?

debate | colloquy |


In obsolete terms the difference between debate and colloquy

is that debate is strife, discord while colloquy is a formal conference.

As a verb debate

is to participate in a debate; to dispute, argue, especially in a public arena.

Excite vs Debate - What's the difference?

excite | debate | Related terms |

Debate is a synonym of excite.



In transitive terms the difference between excite and debate

is that excite is to arouse or bring out (eg feelings); to stimulate while debate is to consider (to oneself), to think over, to attempt to decide.

As a noun debate is

strife, discord.

Shock vs Debate - What's the difference?

shock | debate | Related terms |


In obsolete intransitive terms the difference between shock and debate

is that shock is to meet with a shock; to meet in violent encounter while debate is to fight.

As nouns the difference between shock and debate

is that shock is sudden, heavy impact while debate is strife, discord.

As verbs the difference between shock and debate

is that shock is to cause to be emotionally shocked while debate is to participate in a debate; to dispute, argue, especially in a public arena.

Encounter vs Debate - What's the difference?

encounter | debate | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between encounter and debate

is that encounter is to confront (someone or something) face to face while debate is to consider (to oneself), to think over, to attempt to decide.

In ambitransitive terms the difference between encounter and debate

is that encounter is to engage in conflict, as with an enemy while debate is to participate in a debate; to dispute, argue, especially in a public arena.

Gainsay vs Debate - What's the difference?

gainsay | debate | Related terms |


As verbs the difference between gainsay and debate

is that gainsay is to contradict; to withsay; to deny, refute; to controvert; to dispute; to forbid while debate is to participate in a debate; to dispute, argue, especially in a public arena.

As a noun debate is

strife, discord.

Variation vs Debate - What's the difference?

variation | debate | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between variation and debate

is that variation is the act of varying; a partial change in the form, position, state, or qualities of a thing while debate is strife, discord.

As a verb debate is

to participate in a debate; to dispute, argue, especially in a public arena.

Debate vs Canvass - What's the difference?

debate | canvass | Related terms |

Canvass is a synonym of debate.



As nouns the difference between debate and canvass

is that debate is strife, discord while canvass is a solicitation of voters or public opinion.

As verbs the difference between debate and canvass

is that debate is to participate in a debate; to dispute, argue, especially in a public arena while canvass is to solicit voters, opinions, etc. from; to go through, with personal solicitation or public addresses.

Debate vs Remark - What's the difference?

debate | remark |


In transitive terms the difference between debate and remark

is that debate is to consider (to oneself), to think over, to attempt to decide while remark is to mark again (a piece of work).

As nouns the difference between debate and remark

is that debate is strife, discord while remark is act of pointing out or attentively noticing; notice or observation.

As verbs the difference between debate and remark

is that debate is to participate in a debate; to dispute, argue, especially in a public arena while remark is to make a remark or remarks; to comment.

Debate vs Null - What's the difference?

debate | null |


As nouns the difference between debate and null

is that debate is (obsolete) strife, discord while null is zero, nil; the cardinal number before einn.

As a verb debate

is (ambitransitive) to participate in a debate; to dispute, argue, especially in a public arena.

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