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DISPUTATION Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word disputation. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word disputation. (close relations)
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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

controversy
nounn
noun

• a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

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

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

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

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

quarrel
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an angry dispute

• an arrow that is shot from a crossbow; has a head with four edges

verb

• have a disagreement over something

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

disceptation
nounn
noun

• 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

public debate
nounn
noun

• the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)

Best Hypernyms For DISPUTATION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for disputation, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (11)
dispute argument conflict contention controversy debate difference disagreement discussion speaking speechmaking
Phrases (3)
difference of opinionoral presentationpublic speaking

Alternatives for ARGUMENT

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