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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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Both of these arguments have become less straightforward.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

The judge found prosecutors’ arguments were legal theories, not solid law, dismissing eight counts with prejudice.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

There are two main arguments against the 90-10 portfolio.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Meanwhile, the labor market has stayed resilient, removing one of the main arguments for keeping rates steady or lowering them further.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

His arguments didn’t matter—the only DuPre he could find from directory assistance had just moved from Louisiana and had never heard of Angela.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix