01 v. t. To break to pieces; to shatter.
imp. & p. p.
Discussed; p. pr. & vb. n.
Discussing
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1.
To break to pieces; to shatter.[Obs.]
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2.
To break up; to disperse; to scatter; to dissipate; to drive away; -- said especially of tumors.[archaic]“Many arts were used to discuss the beginnings of new affection.” — Sir H. Wotton.“A pomade . . . of virtue to discuss pimples.” — Rambler.
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3.
To shake; to put away; to finish.[Obs.]“All regard of shame she had discussed.” — Spenser.
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4.
To examine in detail or by disputation; to reason upon by presenting favorable and adverse considerations; to debate; to sift; to investigate; to ventilate.
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5.
To deal with, in eating or drinking.[Colloq.]“We sat quietly down and discussed a cold fowl that we had brought with us.” — Sir S. Baker.
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6.
To examine or search thoroughly; to exhaust a remedy against, as against a principal debtor before proceeding against the surety.(Law)
Syn.
To Discuss, Examine, Debate. We speak of examining a subject when we ponder it with care, in order to discover its real state, or the truth respecting it. We speak of discussing a topic when we examine it thoroughly in its distinct parts. The word is very commonly applied to matters of opinion. We may discuss a subject without giving in an adhesion to any conclusion. We speak of debating a point when we examine it in mutual argumentation between opposing parties. In debate we contend for or against some conclusion or view.