DISCEPTATION Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word disceptation. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DISCEPTATION
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| argument | nounn | |||||||
noun • a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true • a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement • a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal • a summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie • (computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program • a variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable; if f(x)=y, x is the independent variable • a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning | ||||||||
| contention | nounn | |||||||
noun • a point asserted as part of an argument • a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement • the act of competing as for profit or a prize | ||||||||
| altercation | nounn | |||||||
noun • noisy quarrel | ||||||||
| clash | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a loud resonant repeating noise • a state of conflict between persons • a state of conflict between colors • a minor short-term fight verb • crash together with violent impact • be incompatible; be or come into conflict • disagree violently | ||||||||
| conflict | nounn | |||||||
noun • an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals) • opposition between two simultaneous but incompatible feelings • a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war • a state of opposition between persons or ideas or interests • an incompatibility of dates or events • opposition in a work of drama or fiction between characters or forces (especially an opposition that motivates the development of the plot) • a disagreement or argument about something important verb • be in conflict • go against, as of rules and laws | ||||||||
| debate | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal • the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote) verb • argue with one another • think about carefully; weigh • discuss the pros and cons of an issue • have an argument about something | ||||||||
| disagreement | nounn | |||||||
noun • a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters • a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions • the speech act of disagreeing or arguing or disputing | ||||||||
| discord | nounn | |||||||
noun • lack of agreement or harmony • disagreement among those expected to cooperate • a harsh mixture of sounds • strife resulting from a lack of agreement verb • be different from one another | ||||||||
| discussion | nounn | |||||||
noun • an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic • an exchange of views on some topic | ||||||||
| dispute | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a disagreement or argument about something important • coming into conflict with verb • take exception to • have a disagreement over something | ||||||||
| dissension | nounn | |||||||
noun • disagreement among those expected to cooperate • a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters | ||||||||
| squabble | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a quarrel about petty points verb • argue over petty things | ||||||||
| wrangle | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an angry dispute • an instance of intense argument (as in bargaining) verb • to quarrel noisily, angrily or disruptively • herd and care for | ||||||||
| arguing | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement | ||||||||
| contestation | nounn | |||||||
noun • a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement | ||||||||
| controversy | nounn | |||||||
noun • a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement | ||||||||
| disputation | nounn | |||||||
noun • the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote) • a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement | ||||||||
| tilt | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances • a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement • a slight but noticeable partiality • the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical • pitching dangerously to one side verb • to incline or bend from a vertical position • heel over • move sideways or in an unsteady way • charge with a tilt | ||||||||
