Synonyms of deliberation

deliberation

noun

di-ˌli-bə-ˈrā-shən 

1

as in consideration

a careful weighing of the reasons for or against something

gave the matter full deliberation before reaching a decision

Synonyms & Similar Words

• consideration
• debate
• study
• thought
• account
• reflection
• contemplation
• advisement
• cogitation
• meditation
• hesitation
• introspection
• indecision
• rumination
• pondering
• premeditation
• agonizing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disregard
• neglect
• short shrift

2

as in discussion

an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue

there was a great deal of deliberation among the representatives about the wording of the public statement

Synonyms & Similar Words

• discussion
• consultation
• debate
• consult
• conversation
• dialogue
• argumentation
• talk
• meeting
• conference
• back-and-forth
• argument
• give-and-take
• colloquy
• palaver
• counsel
• parley
• confabulation
• symposium
• council
• argy-bargy
• consultancy
• confab
• discourse
• negotiation
• forum
• seminar
• roundtable
• bargaining
• bull session
• disquisition
• chat room
• chat
• talkathon
• skull session
• rap
• words
• pourparler

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of deliberation

After about five hours of deliberations, jurors returned convictions on felony and misdemeanor animal cruelty counts against the Ontario, Canada, man. — Jessica Hill, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026

When citizens are patient and participate in politics and fair elections, there is better deliberation to reach a consensus on how to achieve inclusive economic development. — The Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 20 Oct. 2026

There’s confusion and more deliberation, but Sofia eventually has her way. — Radhika Seth, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026

The sentence came after roughly three hours of jury deliberations following a two-and-a-half-week trial. — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026