DISCUSSES: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for DISCUSSES?

Need another word that means the same as “discusses”? Find 4 synonyms and 30 related words for “discusses” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Discusses” are: hash out, talk over, discourse, talk about

Discusses as a Verb

Definitions of "Discusses" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “discusses” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• To consider or examine in speech or writing.
• Speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussion.

Synonyms of "Discusses" as a verb (4 Words)

discourse	Engage in conversation. She could discourse at great length on the history of Europe.
hash out	Chop up.
talk about	Express in speech.
talk over	Use language.

Usage Examples of "Discusses" as a verb

• We discussed our household budget.
• The class discussed Dante's `Inferno.

Associations of "Discusses" (30 Words)

chat	Songbirds having a chattering call. She chatted to her mother on the phone every day.
communication	The successful conveying or sharing of ideas and feelings. A communications network.
conciliator	Someone who tries to bring peace. He was seen as a conciliator who would heal divisions in the party.
confabulate	Fabricate imaginary experiences as compensation for loss of memory. She could be heard on the telephone confabulating with someone.
confer	Have a conference in order to talk something over. We conferred about a plan of action.
conference	Take part in a conference or conference call. He gathered all the men around the baize table for a conference.
consult	An act of consulting a professional a consultation. If you consult a solicitor making a will is a simple procedure.
contention	A point asserted as part of an argument. The teams were in fierce contention for first place.
contentiousness	An inclination to be quarrelsome and contentious.
contributor	Someone who contributes (or promises to contribute) a sum of money. He became a regular contributor to the magazine.
controversial	Giving rise or likely to give rise to controversy or public disagreement. Years of wrangling over a controversial bypass.
controversy	Prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion. The design of the building has caused controversy.
counsel	Advice, especially that given formally. The lawyer counselled me when I was accused of tax fraud.
debate	Have an argument about something. There has been much debate about prices.
dialogue	Provide a film or play with a dialogue. Passages of dialogue.
discourse	Speak or write authoritatively about a topic. The language of political discourse.
discussion	A detailed treatment of a topic in speech or writing. The book contains an excellent discussion of modal logic.
disputation	Formal academic debate. Scholastic disputations.
dispute	Resist (a landing or advance. The accusations are not disputed.
enthuse	Cause to feel enthusiasm. Public art is a tonic that can enthuse alienated youth.
forum	A court or tribunal. We hope these pages act as a forum for debate.
hassel	Norwegian chemist noted for his research on organic molecules (1897-1981.
interlocutor	A person who takes part in a conversation.
negotiable	(of a route) able to be traversed; passable. Walkways must be accessible and negotiable for all users.
panel	Decorate with panels. A control panel.
parley	A negotiation between enemies. They disagreed over whether to parley with the enemy.
polemical	Of or involving dispute or controversy. A polemical essay.
prompting	Persuasion formulated as a suggestion. After some prompting the defendant gave the police his name.
quarrel	Take exception to or disagree with (something. He will quarrel like hell if he see black pods on the trees.
talk	Discussion talk about is a less formal alternative for discussion of. Be careful his secretary talks.