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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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In his arguments to court, he said that his tour operator had failed to enforce the resort's ban on towel reserving, and did not confront guests who were engaging in the practice.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

The case will return to federal court in downtown L.A. on May 11, where a judge will consider arguments from both sides on evidence to include in the trial.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

The state relied mainly on procedural arguments to keep the women’s case from moving forward, insisting that it was immune from suit.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

The case has reached the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, which hears oral arguments Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

The spread of infectious diseases was inevitable, as were bitter arguments among old neighbors who fought over ownership of the land that was left.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French