Faltering debater scolded (7)

I believe the answer is:

berated

'scolded' is the definition.
('berate' can be a synonym of 'scold')

'faltering debater' is the wordplay.
'faltering' indicates anagramming the letters.
'debater' is an anagram of 'BERATED'.

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

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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