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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

Example Sentences

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

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

The former Olympiacos and Fenerbache manager labelled the Fulham defeat the worst performance under him and there was a debrief planned on Monday for both the head coach and players to air their feelings.

From BBC • Nov. 2, 2025

The officials would repeatedly travel up and down floors to discuss new ideas or debrief on conversations with foreign leaders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 5, 2025

“They didn’t like the vibe,” he tells Syd in a morning-after debrief.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2025

It would have been nice to debrief with someone, to evaluate whether what was presented might provide a basis for a stay.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.