debating

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English

Definitions

verb

To participate in a debate; to dispute, argue, especially in a public arena.“"Debate me, coward!" snarled the completely normal intellectual.”
To fight.
To engage in combat for; to strive for.
To consider (to oneself), to think over, to attempt to decide“He was debating where he'd spend his holiday.”

noun

The act of taking part in a debate.

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Synonyms

argue disputation contend moot argument consider deliberate turn over fence public debate arguing struggling talking discuss discussion considering

Associated

elocution mace debate oratory quiz speaking society chamber whether chess competition parliamentary

Rhymes

titillating captivating grating deprecating invigorating excruciating exhilarating fascinating exasperating stimulating

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