discussion (noun)
31canvass — verb 1》 solicit votes from (electors). ↘question (someone) in order to ascertain their opinion on something. 2》 Brit. propose (an idea or plan) for discussion. noun an act of canvassing. Derivatives canvasser noun Origin C16 (in the sense… …
32lurk — /lɜk / (say lerk) verb (i) 1. to lie in concealment, as one in ambush; remain in or about a place secretly or furtively. 2. to go furtively; slink; steal. 3. to exist unperceived or unsuspected: *yet with it all, the Tragedy of War still seems to …
33canvass — ► VERB 1) visit (someone) in order to seek their vote in an election. 2) question (someone) to find out their opinion. 3) Brit. propose (an idea or plan) for discussion. ► NOUN ▪ an act of canvassing. DERIVATIVES canvasser noun …
34canvasser — canvass ► VERB 1) visit (someone) in order to seek their vote in an election. 2) question (someone) to find out their opinion. 3) Brit. propose (an idea or plan) for discussion. ► NOUN ▪ an act of canvassing. DERIVATIVES canvasser noun …
35polemics — n.pl. the art or practice of controversial discussion. * * * noun the branch of Christian theology devoted to the refutation of errors • Hypernyms: ↑Christian theology * * * n debate, dispute, argument, controversy, contention, argumentation… …
36altercation — (n.) late 14c., from O.Fr. altercacion (12c.) and directly from L. altercationem (nom. altercatio) a dispute, debate, discussion, noun of action from pp. stem of altercari to dispute (with another), from alter other (see ALTER (Cf. alter)) …
37moot — adjective subject to debate or dispute: a moot point. verb raise for discussion. noun 1》 historical an assembly held for debate, especially in Anglo Saxon and medieval times. 2》 Law a mock judicial proceeding set up to examine a hypothetical case …
38abstract — Verb: to take without Fight. 10 Am J2d Banks § 224. To glean and state the pith of a discussion. Noun: an abridgment …
39moot — ► ADJECTIVE ▪ subject to debate or uncertainty: a moot point. ► VERB ▪ put forward for discussion. ► NOUN 1) (in Anglo Saxon and medieval England) a legislative or judicial assembly. 2) Law a mock trial set up to examine a hypothetical case as an …
40nod — ► VERB (nodded, nodding) 1) lower and raise one s head slightly and briefly in greeting, assent, or understanding, or as a signal. 2) let one s head fall forward when drowsy or asleep. 3) (nod off) informal fall asleep. 4) make a mistake due to a …
