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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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