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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

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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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French President Emmanuel Macron, himself a great booster of Mistral, has made similar arguments in Brussels.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Based on the evidence and arguments the federal government put forward in this case, Parker believes that he made the right call.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

The focus must be on claims, arguments and scholarly standards, not the author’s character or motives.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

You can perhaps understand why the arguments Sir Tony makes are awkward for senior Labour figures.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

In his version of Book I of On the Revolutions the arguments that could be adduced against the movement of the Earth are given a more prominent position.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton