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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As shaky as it sometimes is as a work of art, there’s also an argument that a movie like this defies criticism.

From Los Angeles Times

There’s a reason for that ongoing “‘Die Hard’ is a Christmas movie” argument.

From The Wall Street Journal

The details of the argument are unclear — and some friends said too much emphasis had been placed on the incident.

From Los Angeles Times

Parks explained his main role was "to keep him safe" and, while "arguments is a strong word", there were tense moments.

From BBC

De Wever nonetheless looks set to try to revive that idea, and other countries may be open to his arguments.

From Barron's