prep. [ Strictly p. pr. of Bate to abate. ] With the exception of; excepting. [ 1913 Webster ]
We have little reason to think that they bring many ideas with them, bating some faint ideas of hunger and thirst. Locke. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The act of discussing or arguing; discussion. [ 1913 Webster ]
Debating society
Debating club
adv. In the manner of a debate. [ 1913 Webster ]
adj. Making worse.