discourse
nounHow to pronounce discourse:
Definition of discourse:
- discourse (noun):
- conversation
- verbal interchange of ideas
- extended verbal expression in speech or writing.
Synonyms for discourse:
chat
communication
context of use
conversation
converse
dialog
dialogue
discussion
exchange
language unit
linguistic context
linguistic unit
preaching
sermon
speech
talk
treatment
Antonyms for discourse:
agreement
calm
colloquy
conversation
denial
dialog
dialogue
disagreement
disconnection
ease
friendship
harmony
hold
keeping
peace
quiet
refusal
silence
standard
whole
Here are some other common 2-syllable words.
- chalky
- penknife
- blander
- hurtled
- lustred
- uphill
- chooser
- Abi
- craven
- unties
- unlearned
- pairing
- oarsmen
- Siya
- foster
- expires
- sported
- ample
- scansion
- doling
- relieve
- boatload
- progressed
- encase
- postponed
- carte
- ghost word
- cockcrow
- challenge
- menel
- forewing
- ermen
- grader
- oddest
- letting
- catgut
- winze
- comate
- bessy
- bedspread
- lobster
- stingray
- goddesses
- dishpan
- ribboned
- prodding
- plainly
- raspy
- flatten
- brickle
- … more
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