redebate
Argue once more
To redebate is to debate again—to revisit an argument or issue that has already been discussed: We've settled this; I don't want to redebate it.
The word typically carries a note of weariness or frustration, suggesting the matter should have been resolved the first time.
Restate without freshness
- reexamineInspect once more
- revisitExamine again later
- reconsiderThink about something anew
- reassessEvaluate a second time
reevaluate · rethink · readdress · review · reopen · reargue · reanalyze · recapitulate
Complete change of direction
- about-faceFull directional reversal
- flip-flopSudden change of position
- U-turnDirection-reversing driving maneuver
- volte-faceComplete reversal of opinion
turnabout · change of position · second thoughts · backtrack · retraction · revision · shift · pivot
Art of persuasive language
- argumentationSystematic reasoning process
- eloquencePersuasive verbal grace
- convinceCause to believe
- rebutDisprove by argument
refute · counterargument · rebuttal · cross-examine · advocate · defend · oppose · challenge
National legislative assembly
- senateLegislative governing body
- legislatureLawmaking governmental branch
- filibusterDelaying tactic through speech
- motionChange in position
resolution · amendment · bill · hearing · committee · chamber · bipartisan · partisan
rehash
Restate without freshness
- reexamineInspect once more
- revisitExamine again later
- reconsiderThink about something anew
reassess · reevaluate · rethink · readdress · review · reopen · reargue · reanalyze · recapitulate · reiterate
reversal
Complete change of direction
- about-faceFull directional reversal
- flip-flopSudden change of position
- U-turnDirection-reversing driving maneuver
volte-face · turnabout · change of position · second thoughts · backtrack · retraction · revision · shift · pivot · walk back
rhetoric
Art of persuasive language
- argumentationSystematic reasoning process
- eloquencePersuasive verbal grace
- convinceCause to believe
rebut · refute · counterargument · rebuttal · cross-examine · advocate · defend · oppose · challenge · contention
parliament
National legislative assembly
- senateLegislative governing body
- legislatureLawmaking governmental branch
- filibusterDelaying tactic through speech
motion · resolution · amendment · bill · hearing · committee · chamber · bipartisan · partisan · policy
redebatesettle
Reach final terms
resolve · conclude · finalize · put to rest · decide
debate, debater, debaters, debates, debated, debating, debatable, undebatable