Debate

"Debate" in Dutch

bespreking

(informal and spirited but generally civil discussion of opposing views)

debat

(argument, or discussion, usually in an ordered or formal setting)

discussie

(informal and spirited but generally civil discussion of opposing views)

discussie

(discussion of opposing views)

meningsverschil

(discussion of opposing views)

bespreken

(participate in a debate)

debatteren

(participate in a debate)

uitpraten

(participate in a debate)

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