discourser

Meanings

• noun

  A person who speaks or argues against something; a critic.

  - "As a discourser, he was able to present compelling arguments against the proposed policy."
  - "Despite being the discourser, she managed to persuade her colleagues to adopt the new project."

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Variants

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discourse , discoursed , discourser , discoursers , discourses , discoursing

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Etymology

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From the Old French desconforter, meaning 'to disturb, to unsettle'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'discourser' is not commonly used in everyday language, but it can be found in academic and literary contexts.

2. In the 16th century, the term 'discourser' was used to refer to a person who spoke at a formal debate or disputation.

3. The word 'discourser' is sometimes used interchangeably with the term 'speaker' or 'orator', but the former carries a more negative connotation, implying criticism or opposition.

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Related Concepts

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1. Orator: An orator is a person who speaks eloquently in public, often persuading others through their words. The discourser, as a critic, may be seen as the opposite of an orator, as they speak against rather than for something.

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Quotes

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1. The most energetic ingredients in a Ken Burns documentary are the intervals of commentary, the talking heads of historians, sociologists, and critics coming at us in living color and "discoursing" volubly.

   - Richard Alleva,{it}Commonweal{/it},22 Feb. 2002

2. Clarke had "discoursed" knowledgeably on the implications of temperature for apples; it was too cool here for … Winesaps, or Granny Smiths, none of which mature promptly enough to beat autumn's first freeze.

   - David Guterson,{it}Harper's{/it},October 1999

3. … Bill Clinton was up in the sky-box suites, giving interviews. So {it}The Baltimore Sun's{/it} guy on the job was Carl Cannon and he took notes while Clinton "discoursed" on the importance of Ripken's streak, the value of hard work, the lessons communicated to our youth in a nation troubled by blah blah blah.

   - Richard Ben Cramer,{it}Newsweek{/it},22 Mar. 1999

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Culture

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In literature, the figure of the discourser is often used to provide commentary or analysis on the text or on the characters. In drama, a discourser can be a character who opposes the main action or who challenges the beliefs of other characters.

How to Memorize "discourser"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person speaking passionately against an idea or proposal. Imagine their body language, tone of voice, and the reactions of the audience.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a judge or a critic, someone who evaluates and passes judgment on something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Discourser Disrupts' to remember the meaning of the word. Disrupt can be remembered as 'Disturbs' and 'Sets Up' a debate or argument.

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