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Debater

/dɪˈbeɪtə(ɹ)/

One who debates or participates in a debate; one who argues.

📖 Definitions of "Debater"

noun

1
One who debates or participates in a debate; one who argues.
"William is a great debater."

1 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
arguernoun	One who argues.

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
arguernoun	One who argues.
argumentatornoun	One who argues; a debator.
disputatornoun	One who takes part in a dispute; a disputant or debater.
argueenoun	(rare or obsolete) One who argues; one who participates in an argument; an arguer.
make-debatenoun	(obsolete) Someone who instigates quarrels.
disputernoun	One who disputes.
disputantnoun	A participant in a dispute.
quarrelernoun	One who quarrels or is disposed to do so. An arguer or disputer.
discussantnoun	Someone involved in a discussion, especially a participant in a formal discussion or who has been assigned a particular role or topic.
counterarguernoun	One who counterargues.
discussernoun	A person who discusses.
contesternoun	One who contests something.
debunkernoun	Someone who debunks.
gladiatornoun	(Ancient Rome) A person (professional or slave) who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat with another, or with a wild animal.
bruisernoun	(sports) In contact sports, an athlete whose size, strength, and/or aggressiveness make it likely that they will cause athletes on the opposing team to suffer physical punishment.
disceptatornoun	(obsolete) One who arbitrates or decides; a judge.
advocatornoun	One who advocates; an advocate
eristicnoun	One who makes specious arguments; one who is disputatious.
participatornoun	one who participates, a participant
negotiatornoun	One who negotiates.