Definitions of disceptation
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a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
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synonyms:
arguing, argument, contention, contestation, controversy, disputation, tilt
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argle-bargle, argy-bargy
a verbal dispute; a wrangling argument
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firestorm
an outburst of controversy
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sparring
an argument in which the participants are trying to gain some advantage
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polemic
a controversy (especially over a belief or dogma)
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fight
an intense verbal dispute
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type of:
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conflict, difference, difference of opinion, dispute
a disagreement or argument about something important
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