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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Arguments to the contrary are overly cautious and pedantic.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

Arguments over whether this kind of thing actually qualifies as “health food” won’t be solved in these pages.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

Arguments over who was the wealthiest person in human history break down the way arguments over sports stars falter.

From Barron's • Dec. 23, 2025

Arguments are likely to be heard in January.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 20, 2025

Arguments from the opposition were far from over, but no one could say anymore that cost alone ruled out treating the disease in poor countries.

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