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thrash out

VERB
debate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
answer bicker consider contest deliberate oppose question wrangle
STRONG
agitate altercate bandy canvass cogitate confab confute contend controvert demonstrate differ disprove dispute hassle moot pettifog prove reason rebut refute rehash
WEAK
bump heads chew the fat cross swords discept hammer away at hash over have at it kick around knock around lock horns pick a bone put up argument set to talk back talk game toss around
Antonyms
STRONGEST
agree
STRONG
endorse give in go along harmonize make peace prove
VERB
discuss
Synonyms
STRONGEST
argue confer consider debate deliberate examine explain review take up
STRONG
altercate canvass confabulate contend contest converse descant dispute dissertate figure groupthink jaw moot sift ventilate weigh
WEAK
bounce off compare notes consult with discept discourse about dissert exchange views on get-together go into hash over hold forth kick about knock around put heads together reason about toss around
Antonyms
STRONGEST
agree ignore neglect
STRONG
be quiet give in give up
VERB
dispute
Synonyms
STRONGEST
challenge contend contest contradict deny discuss disprove doubt quarrel rebut refute wrangle
STRONG
agitate altercate bicker brawl canvass clash confute controvert debate gainsay hassle impugn moot negate question quibble squabble
WEAK
bump heads disaffirm discept have at jump on one's case kick around lock horns pick a bone take on toss around
Antonyms
STRONGEST
agree allow approve concede corroborate give in give up prove
STRONG
concur go along make peace
VERB
hammer out
Synonyms
STRONGEST
establish negotiate settle work out
WEAK
accomplish bring about build complete construct erect excogitate fight through finish form make produce set up sort out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
confuse unsettle
VERB
talk
Synonyms
STRONGEST
argue confer consult contact exchange huddle interact interview negotiate reach out visit
STRONG
canvass chew collogue commune confabulate confide deliberate dialogue groupthink interface network palaver parley reason relate touch vent
WEAK
be in contact carry on conversation engage in conversation go into a huddle have a meet hold discussion join in conversation keep in touch touch base
Antonyms
STRONG
conceal hide secrete
WEAK
listen refrain refuse

Example Sentences

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We should welcome a raucous, open primary to thrash out who we are and what and who we’re going to fight for.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025

International regulators are still trying to thrash out environmental rules governing the industry.

From Barron's • Nov. 8, 2025

Hnath has constructed “A Doll’s House, Part 2” as a modern comedy of ideas, divided into a series of confrontations in which characters get to thrash out different perspectives on their shared history.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2025

The government says it is “hopeful” that councils could come back to the table to thrash out a deal.

From BBC • Oct. 4, 2024

"I has somp'n' on my min,' Brothah Middleton, dat I wants to thrash out to-night in de sollertude of my own chambah," was the solemn reply.

From The heart of happy hollow A collection of stories by Dunbar, Paul Laurence