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

Example Sentences

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CLOVIS, Calif. — In the waning days before California’s primary election, the two top Republicans running for California governor delivered closing arguments in front of a friendly Central Valley audience Friday evening.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Both Barrett and Kavanaugh seem frustrated with that approach during arguments.

From Slate • May 23, 2026

But he quickly pivoted to arguments for why the Fed should view rising inflation as a one-off and keep rates lower to give the economy room to run.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Both of these arguments have become less straightforward.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

I thought of Elmer Ren and Karl’s barn fire and broken fence and bit back any more arguments.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson