Debate and Logic

Debate

Debate noun - A careful weighing of the reasons for or against something.

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Logic and debate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Logic" instead a noun "Debate".

Nearby Words: debated, debatable, debater, debating

Logic noun - The thought processes that have been established as leading to valid solutions to problems.

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Debate and logic are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Debate" instead a noun "Logic".

Nearby Words: logical, logically, logicality, logician

similar	similar debate	similar logic
normal	normal debate	normal logic
common	common debate	common logic
formal	formal debate	formal logic
Other adjectives: actual, real, serious, little, interesting, internal, major, general, above, scientific.

It should be noted that, in logic and debate at least, hypocrisy isn't a factor in whether a person is right or wrong.

Source: Hypocrisy Nod
A Chewbacca Defense is a way of "winning" a debate through methods other than logic and reasoned argument, up to and including the deliberate use of Insane Troll Logic to confuse people.

Source: Chewbacca Defense
Because the proper response to losing a debate is to beat up your opponent to prove that you're right despite logic.

Source: Asskicking Equals Authority

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