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argument

[ahr-gyuh-muhnt] / ˈɑr gyə mənt /
NOUN
verbal fight
Synonyms
STRONGEST
altercation bickering brawl clash controversy debate disagreement dispute exchange feud quarrel squabble
STRONG
beef blowup bone brush crusher dustup face-off finisher flap fuss gin go hassle knockdown out rhubarb romp row ruckus ruction rumpus run-in scene scrap set-to shindy spat static stew tiff words wrangle
WEAK
bone of contention bone to pick brannigan difference of opinion donnybrook falling-out knock-down-drag-out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
agreement harmony peace
STRONG
calm
NOUN
effort to convince; presentation of support
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assertion case claim contention debate discussion exchange logic plea questioning reason reasoning
STRONG
argumentation defense expostulation grounds pleading polemic proof remonstrance remonstration
WEAK
line of reasoning

Example Sentences

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Justice Brett Kavanaugh, as well, came out of the gate poking holes in Sauer’s argument.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

Miller gives both characters some claim on the truth, making the twisting argument that breaks out between the brothers enthralling to follow.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Soon after the American Civil Liberties Union lawyer Celia Wang began her argument, Trump abruptly rose and left.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

The statistics appear to back up Campbell's argument somewhat.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

This argument was always convincing to any animal who truly belonged in Pain.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.