to speak in defense of someone or something; to argue in favor of

formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly

defense lawyer; defense counselor

To provide an explanation or defend oneself in response to criticism or accusations

To analyze, investigate, and verify a situation or argument.

to argue, contend, or wrangle

to reply to a question, accusation, or charge; to speak in self-defense

the dialectical or Socratic method of debate; the philosophical study of the general laws of motion, development, and change in things

to refute or counter accusations; to speak in one's own defense when criticized

A person who defends the accused in a court of law; defense attorney or someone authorized by the court to provide a defense.

To indulge in sophistry or use dishonest arguments to deflect blame; to make excuses by arguing in a tricky or unreasonable way

Theory in Marxist philosophy that views the world as material and in a constant state of change through the struggle of opposites; the combination of materialism and dialectics.

to defend oneself against a charge or accusation; to plead one's case by explaining facts or reasons

to argue or allege; to plead in defense or dispute a claim

to dispute or refute an opinion by stating reasons and facts

eloquence; a powerful or convincing argument

A competitive event testing knowledge and reasoning where opposing sides debate a specific topic; often involves a moderator, judges, and an audience.

large-scale public debate or mass discussion, especially a political one during the Cultural Revolution period

A philosophical method developed by Marx and Engels describing the fundamental laws of nature, society, and thought, based on the idea that material reality develops through the unity of opposites.

An organized, formal meeting where speakers present opposing views on a specific topic and argue against each other's points.

to defend oneself against a charge or accusation; to explain the facts to clear up a misunderstanding

to use specious arguments or twist facts to defend an absurd position; clever but false reasoning

The primary lawyer responsible for the defense or oral arguments in a legal proceeding

to debate or argue a point; to engage in discussion by presenting one's views and refuting those of others

indisputable; irrefutable; there is nothing to argue or dispute because the facts are certain and the reasons are sufficient

to offer an explanation in order to clear oneself of a charge or to resolve a misunderstanding; to defend oneself against an accusation

facts speak louder than words; the truth of the situation is more convincing than any argument

possessing the gift of the gab; silver-tongued; good at debating

(idiom) unable to prove one's innocence despite any number of protestations; to be unable to explain oneself after being unfairly accused or misunderstood

to try to make one's case using false arguments or lame excuses; to obstinately refuse to admit a mistake (often used as a noun to mean sophistry or a lame excuse)

The legal right of a suspect or defendant to explain and justify their actions against an accusation.

to argue or explain something until it is clear; to elucidate a point or reason through debate

The talent for debate or skilled public speaking

to have a mouth but find it difficult to speak out in one's own defense; typically used when one has been wronged or accused but cannot clear their name

an explanation or argument given in defense of one's actions; an excuse

to publicly argue or explain in one's defense; to justify or explain away one's actions or position

to argue, debate, or explain one's position to clarify or defend it

someone who defends a specific person, opinion, or action, often used to describe someone defending something improper or unjust

to debate or refute by asking challenging questions; to retort; to argue against

the study of logic and argumentation, often used as an archaic or classical term for the discipline

to argue skillfully or plausibly; to use sophistry or rhetoric to justify one's actions

an eloquent person or a gifted debater; a sophist

indisputable; not to be denied; not brooking any argument

To defend oneself or another person against false accusations or wrongful criticism; to clear one's name.

indisputable; irrefutable; there is nothing to argue about

to argue or provide a defense; to offer an explanation in one's own favor; often used in the negative to describe something that is indisputable

(idiom) possessing great eloquence; silver-tongued

an explanation or formal argument used to justify something; an excuse

to argue; to dispute