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verbal fight n.
effort to convince; presentation of support n.

NOUN

verbal fight

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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

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agreement harmony peace

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calm

NOUN

effort to convince; presentation of support

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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

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line of reasoning

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The internet is laden with Reddit arguments and academic examinations questioning Steinbeck’s portrait of her beastliness.

From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026

This is the time for weak, shameless arguments.

From Slate ● Oct. 3, 2026

Nike’s decline leaves few technical arguments for an imminent rebound.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

In their ruling on Wednesday, judges from the Sixth Circuit Appeals court said they needed more time to consider the arguments in Pike's case.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

The Constitution did not resolve these questions; it only provided an orderly framework within which the arguments could continue.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

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