debate
noun
a discussion, as of a public question in an assembly, involving opposing viewpoints.
debater
-
a word derived from
debate.
Example Sentences
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Before the debates, Mr. Bush and his advisers managed expectations by hyping Mr. Gore as a great debater.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
The Minnesota governor, who’d warned the Harris campaign before his selection as running mate that he wasn’t a very good debater, was reportedly all nerves and anxiety in the days leading up to the debate.
From Slate ● Oct. 5, 2024
Nixon himself later admitted that he looked more at Kennedy than the nation because he was behaving as a traditional debater, who advocates for their argument and capitalizes on their opponent's weaknesses through direct confrontation.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2024
If a third debater had been onstage, they almost certainly would have piped up, “See folks, this is why those two should not be on this debate stage.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 30, 2023
His strong public-speaking skills, developed from preaching and teaching, earned him respect as an excellent debater.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
