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Debate vs Scrutinize - What's the difference?

debate | scrutinize | Related terms |

Debate is a related term of scrutinize.


As verbs the difference between debate and scrutinize

is that debate is (ambitransitive) to participate in a debate; to dispute, argue, especially in a public arena while scrutinize is to examine something with great care.

As a noun debate

is (obsolete) strife, discord.

Debate vs Disputation - What's the difference?

debate | disputation | Related terms |

Debate is a related term of disputation.


As nouns the difference between debate and disputation

is that debate is (obsolete) strife, discord while disputation is the act of disputing; a reasoning or argumentation in opposition to something, or on opposite sides; controversy in words; verbal contest respecting the truth of some fact, opinion, proposition, or argument.

As a verb debate

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

Debate vs Study - What's the difference?

debate | study | Related terms |

Debate is a related term of study.


As nouns the difference between debate and study

is that debate is (obsolete) strife, discord while study is (label) a state of mental perplexity or worried thought.

As verbs the difference between debate and study

is that debate is (ambitransitive) to participate in a debate; to dispute, argue, especially in a public arena while study is (usually|academic) to revise materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

Deprecate vs Debate - What's the difference?

deprecate | debate |


As verbs the difference between deprecate and debate

is that deprecate is to belittle or express disapproval of while debate is (ambitransitive) to participate in a debate; to dispute, argue, especially in a public arena.

As a noun debate is

(obsolete) strife, discord.

Debate vs Reflection - What's the difference?

debate | reflection | Synonyms |

Debate is a synonym of reflection.


As nouns the difference between debate and reflection

is that debate is (obsolete) strife, discord while reflection is the act of reflecting or the state of being reflected.

As a verb debate

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

Debate vs Parley - What's the difference?

debate | parley | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between debate and parley

is that debate is strife, discord while parley is a conference, especially one between enemies.

As verbs the difference between debate and parley

is that debate is to participate in a debate; to dispute, argue, especially in a public arena while parley is to have a discussion, especially one between enemies.

Struggle vs Debate - What's the difference?

struggle | debate | Related terms |

Debate is a synonym of struggle.



As nouns the difference between struggle and debate

is that struggle is strife, contention, great effort while debate is strife, discord.

As verbs the difference between struggle and debate

is that struggle is to strive, to labour in difficulty, to fight (for or against), to contend while debate is to participate in a debate; to dispute, argue, especially in a public arena.

Debate vs Talkover - What's the difference?

debate | talkover |

Suit vs Debate - What's the difference?

suit | debate | Related terms |


In obsolete terms the difference between suit and debate

is that suit is the act of suing; the pursuit of a particular object or goal while debate is strife, discord.

As nouns the difference between suit and debate

is that suit is a set of clothes to be worn together, now especially a man's matching jacket and trousers (also business suit or lounge suit), or a similar outfit for a woman while debate is strife, discord.

As verbs the difference between suit and debate

is that suit is to make proper or suitable; to adapt or fit while debate is to participate in a debate; to dispute, argue, especially in a public arena.

Debate vs Plea - What's the difference?

debate | plea | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between debate and plea

is that debate is strife, discord while plea is an appeal, petition, urgent prayer or entreaty.

As a verb debate

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

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