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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"The judicial review failed at first instance and failed quite comprehensively. A lot of the arguments, I think, have really been lost."

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2026

Now, on the heels of a blistering speech at the annual Davos gathering, his arguments were gaining ground.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 6, 2026

They rarely include arguments, have limited briefings and have expedited timetables, and justices infrequently provide explanation of how they voted or to cite legal precedent.

From Salon • Jul. 3, 2026

But it suffered a legal blow in June last year when the EU top court's adviser recommended upholding the fine in an opinion, describing Google's arguments as "ineffective".

From Barron's • Jul. 2, 2026

The arguments over Bailey’s future began early and occur frequently, though at this point they often devolve into repetitive phrases and tense silences.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern