debrief

[dee-breef] / diˈbrif /

VERB

question

Synonyms

STRONGEST

interrogate

STRONG

examine grill interview investigate probe quiz

WEAK

ask questions cross-examine gather intelligence give the third degree put through the wringer work over

Antonyms

STRONG

answer

VERB

silence

Synonyms

STRONG

censor gag mute muzzle quash soft pedal squelch stifle suppress

WEAK

dummy up hold one's tongue hush up put the lid on say nothing shut up sit on

Antonyms

STRONG

allow encourage help let go permit release sanction

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It will be a really tough debriefing on how they manage those crucial moments in the final bit of the game.

From BBC

The post-tournament debrief needs to root out the reason behind such tame showings in defeat by Scotland, Ireland and Italy.

From BBC

Monday was a light training session with the players who played on Saturday, and a debrief in a match-related game versus the reserves.

From BBC

As we debriefed Monday's action, I asked former Olympic figure skating champion Robin Cousins what Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson need to do to win an ice dance medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

From BBC

Either way, I’m sure there was a debriefing later.

From Salon

debrief

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