151 entries under deliberate topic. ×

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confute(consider, dispute, argue, discuss)
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contest(consider, dispute, argue, discuss)
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cop a plea(expression, idiom, excuse, justify)
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cop out(expression, excuse, justify, vindicate)
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cross swords(expression, consider, dispute, argue)
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differ(consider, dispute, argue, discuss)
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discept(consider, dispute, argue, discuss)
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disprove(consider, dispute, argue, discuss)
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dwell(consider, examine, speculate, evaluate)
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elucidate(verb, order, fix, present, maintain)
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excise(excuse, justify, vindicate)
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explain away(expression, excuse, justify, vindicate)
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extenuate(excuse, justify, vindicate)
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give alibi(expression, excuse, justify, vindicate)
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give thought to(expression, idiom, consider, examine)
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hammer away at(expression, idiom, consider, argue)
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hash over(expression, consider, dispute, argue)
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hassle(consider, dispute, argue, discuss)
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have at it(expression, idiom, consider, argue)
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have in mind(verb, expression, idiom, study, consider)
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