debates

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)
• plural of debate

Verb

• argue with one another
• think about carefully; weigh
• discuss the pros and cons of an issue
• have an argument about something
• third-person singular simple present indicative of debate

Synonyms

argue, argument, argumentation, consider, contend, debate, deliberate, disputation, fence, moot, public debate, turn over