Debate Terms

noun a formal interrogation of a witness by the opposing party in a court case

• During the cross examination, the defense attorney questioned the witness about inconsistencies in their testimony.
• The lawyer grilled the witness during cross examination, trying to catch them in a lie.
• The attorney really went to town on that witness during cross examination.
• In life's cross examination, we are often forced to defend our actions and decisions.

noun a person who asserts their opinions in an arrogant or stubborn manner, especially without evidence or support

• The dogmatist refused to consider any alternative viewpoints during the debate.
• Don't bother trying to change the dogmatist's mind, they're set in their ways.
• That dogmatist is so stubborn, they won't listen to anyone else's opinion.
• The dogmatist's beliefs were like a brick wall, impossible to break through.

noun a person who advocates for a cause or idea; a supporter or champion

• The proponent of the new policy presented a detailed analysis to support their proposal.
• The proponent of the idea is really passionate about it.
• The proponent of the project is totally gung-ho about it.
• The proponent of change is like a beacon of progress in our organization.

noun a refutation or contradiction of a statement or evidence

verb to refute or contradict a statement or evidence by providing evidence or arguments

• The defense attorney was able to rebut the prosecution's argument with solid evidence.
• I can easily rebut your claim with facts and logic.
• I totally shut him down when he tried to argue with me, I rebutted him so hard.
• Her success in the face of adversity served as a powerful rebuttal to all her doubters.

noun There is no noun form for the word 'againsters'.

verb There is no verb form for the word 'againsters'.

adjective There is no adjective form for the word 'againsters'.

adverb There is no adverb form for the word 'againsters'.

pronoun There is no pronoun form for the word 'againsters'.

preposition There is no preposition form for the word 'againsters'.

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interjection There is no interjection form for the word 'againsters'.

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• There are many againsters of the proposed policy who have raised valid concerns.
• I heard there are a lot of againsters of the new rule at work.
• The againsters of the team captain are just jealous of his skills.
• The againsters of progress will always find reasons to resist change.