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arguments

NOUN

verbal fight

Synonyms

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altercation bickering brawl clash controversy debate disagreement dispute exchange feud quarrel squabble

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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

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bone of contention bone to pick brannigan difference of opinion donnybrook falling knock down and drag out talking heads

Antonyms

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agreement harmony peace

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calm

NOUN

effort to convince; presentation of support

Synonyms

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assertion case claim contention debate discussion exchange logic plea questioning reason reasoning

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argumentation defense expostulation grounds pleading polemic proof remonstrance remonstration

WEAK

line of reasoning

Example Sentences

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Bass has pushed back on those arguments, saying that, when she took over from Garcetti, city services already had been suffering from many years of neglect.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Beneath the legal and political arguments, however, runs a more emotional response - one tied to memory and loss in a city that is constantly changing.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

But based on oral arguments, I think this may be yet another case that crashed into the shoals of Alabama’s terrible lawyering.

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

“In my experience,” he continues, “kids and parents get into arguments all the time. Even if he’s wrong, he is your dad. I’m sure he just wants what’s best for you.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam