Synonyms of discourse
25 similar words
Another word for discourse is communication. Other synonyms of discourse are sermon, treatise and dissertation.
Synonyms and similar words for discourse
nounVerbal exchange, conversation.
- debate
- conversation
- discussionConversation or debate concerning a particular topic.
- talk
nounExpression in words, either speech or writing.
- communicationAn instance of information transfer; a conversation or discourse.
- expression
nounA formal lengthy exposition of some subject, either spoken or written.
- dissertationA lengthy lecture on a subject; a treatise; a discourse; a sermon.
- lecture
- sermonReligious discourse; a written or spoken address on a religious or moral matter.
- study
- treatiseA formal, usually lengthy, systematic discourse on some subject.
nounAny rational expression, reason.
verbTo engage in discussion or conversation; to converse.
- converseTo talk; to engage in conversation.
- chatTo be engaged in informal conversation.
- confab informal
- confabulateTo speak casually with; to chat.
- convo informalTo have a conversation, to converse.
- jaw informalTo talk; to converse.
- parleyTo have a discussion, especially one between enemies.
- treatTo discourse; to handle a subject in writing or speaking; to conduct a discussion.
- common obsoleteTo converse, talk.
- conversate nonstandardTo converse, to have conversation.
- word archaicTo speak, to use words; to converse, to discourse.
nounViews of a society.
- norm
- Overton windowThe range of ideas that the public will accept, i.e. those ideas that are not considered too extreme or radical.
Meaning of discourse
- noun Verbal exchange, conversation.
- noun Expression in words, either speech or writing.
- noun A conversation.
discourse in other languages
Questions about synonyms of discourse
- What is another word for discourse?
- Discourse has 25 synonyms on Word.ws, such as communication, sermon, treatise and dissertation.
- What does discourse mean?
- Discourse means verbal exchange, conversation.
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