debating

(verb) argue with one another. Synonyms: debate. Examples: "We debated the question of abortion." "John debated mary."

(verb) think about carefully; weigh. Synonyms: consider, debate, moot, turn over, deliberate. Examples: "They considered the possibility of a strike." "Turn the proposal over in your mind."

(verb) discuss the pros and cons of an issue. Synonyms: debate, deliberate.

(verb) have an argument about something. Synonyms: argue, contend, debate, fence.