Definitions

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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The time Uncle Kai got in an argument with a shark.

From Literature

Wright gave evidence, arguing many of the prosecution's arguments were coincidences.

From BBC

Mandelson has told the BBC on Sunday that every UK and international bank was making the same argument about the impact on UK financial services.

From BBC

In a separate case brought by billionaire Ken Griffin in 2022, a federal judge let that argument proceed through early stages of litigation.

From The Wall Street Journal

“They absolutely refused to accept the argument that the committee is independent,” Harpviken said.

From The Wall Street Journal

argument

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