Debate and Oppose

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Debate

Debate verb - To give serious and careful thought to.

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Oppose is a synonym for debate in conflict topic. In some cases you can use "Oppose" instead a verb "Debate", when it comes to topics like object, argue.

Nearby Words: debated, debatable, debater, debating

Oppose

Oppose verb - Be against; express opposition to.

Usage example: We oppose the ban on abortion

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Debate is a synonym for oppose in conflict topic. Sometimes you can use "Debate" instead a verb "Oppose", if it concerns topics such as object, fight.

Nearby Words: opposition, opposing

Common collocations

idea	debate idea	oppose idea
rule	debate rule	oppose rule
policy	debate policy	oppose policy
plans	debate plans	oppose plans

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His debate with Plagueis is what gives the Sith Lord the idea to create a Clone army for the Jedi rather than to oppose them.

Source: Literature / Darth Plagueis
Also among horror fans there's a sub-debate on what should be considered a Horror film as oppose to a Thriller and vice versa.

Source: Broken Base / Film
Among the fans, there are the Pros who support this ship and make it the second Fan-Preferred Couple, there are the Antis who oppose it, whether or not they have an alternative, and then there are the Neutrals who keep themselves outside of the debate.

Source: Fan Preferred Couple / Western Animation

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