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Definitions

argue

[ahr-gyoo] / ˈɑr gyu /
VERB
verbally fight
Synonyms
STRONGEST
contend disagree dispute quarrel quibble squabble
STRONG
altercate bandy battle bicker buck cross feud hammer hash hassle jump pettifog rehash row sass wrangle
WEAK
break with bump heads cross swords face down face off gang up on get in one's face go one-on-one hammer away hash over have at each other have at it jump on knock around lock horns mix it up pick an argument put up a fight put up a struggle set to sock it to stick it to talk back
Antonyms
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agree concur give in
STRONG
make peace
WEAK
abstain comply harmonize ignore keep quiet keep silent overlook
VERB
try to convince; present support
Synonyms
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appeal assert claim contend defend demonstrate explain indicate maintain plead present suggest testify
STRONG
attest controvert denote display elucidate establish evince exhibit hold imply justify manifest persuade reason show vindicate warrant witness
WEAK
prevail upon talk into
Antonyms
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abandon conceal confuse deny desert disclaim hide leave renounce surrender
STRONG
agree cover obscure stop withhold
WEAK
abstain comply harmonize ignore keep quiet keep silent overlook
VERB
discuss, dispute
Synonyms
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clarify debate discuss dispute maintain question talk about
STRONG
agitate canvass expostulate hold reason remonstrate
Antonyms
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agree go along
WEAK
abstain comply harmonize ignore keep quiet keep silent overlook

Usage

What are other ways to say argue? To argue is to present one's reasons for or against a thing: The scientists argued for a safer testing procedure; it may also imply disputing in an angry or excited way: His parents argue all the time. To discuss is to present varied opinions and views: to discuss ways and means. To debate is to interchange formal (usually opposing) arguments, especially on public questions: to debate a proposed amendment.

Example Sentences

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Goldman Sachs researchers argue that the negative narrative is overstated, given that people are living longer and staying functionally younger.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

But activists argue that all this happens too late.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Some will argue that these verdicts are a bonanza for trial lawyers, not a win for children.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Critics argue the system rewards workers not for skill or experience, but for what their behavior reveals about their financial vulnerability.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

I imagine airplanes that argue with their pilots, drinks that change the color of your skin, and aliens who study human beings in science labs—all when I’m supposed to be doing something else.

From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.