Synonyms for discussion
dɪˈskʌʃ əndis·cus·sion

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1. discussion, treatment, discoursenoun

   an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

   "the book contains an excellent discussion of modal logic"; "his treatment of the race question is badly biased"

   Synonyms:
   sermon, handling, discourse, word, give-and-take, treatment, preaching, intervention

2. discussion, give-and-take, wordnoun

   an exchange of views on some topic

   "we had a good discussion"; "we had a word or two about it"

   Synonyms:
   interchange, password, reciprocation, raillery, news, tidings, treatment, word of honor, give-and-take, intelligence, banter, backchat, word, parole, discourse, watchword, countersign

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1. conversation

   to talk about

   Submitted by acronimous on January 19, 2014  

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1. discussionnoun

   Synonyms:
   debate, ventilation, agitation, disquisition, disputation, controversy, canvass

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1. discussionnoun

   Synonyms:
   debate, argument, canvass, agitation, consideration, symposium, forensic

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1. List of paraphrases for "discussion":

   debate, discussions, discuss, deliberations, focus, debates, discussed, consideration, segment, review, round, conversation, analysis, deliberation, reflection, examination, chat, talk, discussing, dialogue, work, argument, breakout

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1. Josh King Madrid:

   Since words are like the color of a painting, how you organize and use them will have an effect on the discussion as a whole, choosing your words carefully is a talent that may dramatically improve your capacity to frame any discussion”

2. Clement Atlee:

   Democracy means government by discussion, but it is only effective if you can stop people talking.

3. Attorney General Loretta Lynch:

   There was no discussion of any matter pending before the department or any matter pending before any other body. There was no discussion of Benghazi, no discussion of the State Department emails, by way of example.

4. Jen Psaki:

   He wanted to have a discussion with a former colleague ... about foreign and policy implications of the release of the report, ongoing efforts -- everything from our ongoing efforts related to ISIL, the safety of Americans being held hostage around the world, he was simply raising the fact that these are issues that are ongoing right now, and certainly, he wanted to have a discussion and make sure that they were factored into the timing.

5. Emerich Edward Dalbert:

   There are two things which cannot be attacked in front ignorance and narrow-mindedness. They can only be shaken by the simple development of the contrary qualities. They will not bear discussion.