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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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CLOVIS, Calif. — In the waning days before California’s primary election, the two top Republicans running for California governor delivered closing arguments in front of a friendly Central Valley audience Friday evening.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

They were happy to take this mess and use it to make strong arguments against the Eighth Amendment.

From Slate • May 23, 2026

Both of these arguments have become less straightforward.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

There are two main arguments against the 90-10 portfolio.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Exhausted by her own battles with her father, she knew she could not face a lifetime of such arguments.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield