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Divide debate into syllables:

de · bate

How to pronounce debate:

Synonyms for debate:

altercationlogomachyreflectionconversationthoughtdeliberationdialogueargumentcontroversystudy
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Antonyms for debate:

acceptanceentiretypeaceuniformitycalmcongruencecovenantunisonacquiescenceharmony
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