debate
definition: a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
example:
speech part: noun
synonyms:
argumentation
definition: the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)
example:
speech part: noun
synonyms:
disputation
public debate
definition: argue with one another
example: We debated the question of abortion
speech part: verb
synonyms:
definition: have an argument about something
example:
speech part: verb
synonyms:
fence
definition: discuss the pros and cons of an issue
example:
speech part: verb
synonyms:
deliberate
definition: think about carefully
example:
speech part: verb
synonyms:
moot