Disceptation (Noun)
Meaning
A contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement; "they were involved in a violent argument".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The disceptation between the two politicians escalated into a heated exchange of insults during the live debate.
- Their disceptation over the proposed policy change led to a bitter division within the party.
- The disceptation between the neighbors over the property line had been ongoing for years, with no resolution in sight.
- The professor's disceptation with the student over the interpretation of the text became increasingly intense, with neither side willing to concede.
- The disceptation between the rival factions within the organization ultimately led to a violent confrontation that made headlines.