arguments

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 knock down and drag out talking heads

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

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arguments

Every item is mired in internal arguments over priorities and strategy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026

The justices hear arguments behind closed doors with limited public access, with no video or live audio.

From Slate ● Jul. 15, 2026

“The states risk spending a lot of money and having their arguments rejected. And Paramount risks having a prolonged negotiation.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026

Objectively, we can pick apart other people’s arguments, especially when it comes to when to claim Social Security, but we can allow him some grace for “what ifs.”

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026

The arguments and teasing circled him, growing louder and louder.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young