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Chided a debater, perhaps (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

berated

'chided' is the definition.
('berate' can be a synonym of 'chide')

'a debater perhaps' is the wordplay.
'perhaps' indicates anagramming the letters.
'debater' anagrammed gives 'BERATED'.

(Other definitions for berated that I've seen before include "Scolded" , "Dressed down" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.
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