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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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Speaking before the college won the argument with the SLC, one woman repeatedly broke down in tears, asking not to be named because of the uncertainty.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Critically, Cembalest’s argument in support of this conclusion doesn’t rest on theory or conjecture.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

The argument for higher rates is to avoid higher inflation becoming embedded in consumer and business expectations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Unhappy with the advisory committee’s decision, the compounding industry has amplified its argument that the FDA review process for the bulks list is broken.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

But she knew her former headmistress well; for whatever reason, this business about Penelope’s hair seemed to be a matter of real importance to Miss Mortimer, and there would be no argument.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood