jouster
- noun
- /ˈdʒaʊstər/
- Literature
:
debatedor
- The skilled jouster won the debate with ease.
Examples
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As a young lawyer, she became known as a fierce jouster in the courtroom.
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In every political campaign, there is always a skilled jouster ready to challenge the opposition.
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The experienced jouster dominated the debate with quick responses and sharp arguments.
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In the political arena, she is a fierce jouster.
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In the heated debate, she emerged as the most passionate jouster, defending her views with fervor.
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During the political campaign, he became known as a skilled jouster, always ready to challenge his opponents.
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At the conference, the veteran speaker was a formidable jouster, making compelling arguments that swayed the audience.
Synonyms
23
3.7
A person who speaks for or against an idea in a public discussion
2
3.9
A person who gives reasons to support their view to persuade others in a discussion
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8.8
A person who speaks angrily and likes to start political arguments
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9.9
A person who often argues about public or political issues
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8.4
A person who argues with others, often in debates or meetings
A person who says things in a direct, often rude way and does not listen
A person who often argues and challenges other people's ideas
A person who often argues angrily with others
Antonyms
How Combative
- Formal
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7.9
- Formal
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9.9
- Literature
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3.7
- Literature
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3.5
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Jouster is also used for a strong competitor because it comes from the same old verb joust, from Latin juxta 'near' meaning 'to meet'. So a modern jouster is someone who meets opponents head-on in debates, politics, or contests, which is why the word means a forceful challenger.