Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for argument. Search instead for kaufargumente.
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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

None of this is an argument against international players.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Critics were quick to point out the flaws in this argument.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

And there can be little argument that PIF's £3.8bn investment over nearly five years turned the pro game upside down.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

The second major argument lodged against the 60/40 portfolio is that bonds will perform poorly if U.S. inflation worsens.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

I do not think I understood just how serious the argument had really been, till the next morning.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo

Vocabulary lists containing argument

The SAT: Language of the Test, List 1

Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!

Academic Vocabulary Toolkit 1, Words 1-10

Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!

Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List

Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!