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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
STRONGEST
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
STRONGEST
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
STRONGEST
clarify debate discuss dispute maintain question talk about
STRONG
agitate canvass expostulate hold reason remonstrate
Antonyms
STRONGEST
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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Three other major candidates, all political newcomers, argue that an outsider is needed to shake up the status quo.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Schools argue that athletics are part of their educational mission, with revenue from football and basketball funding sports that make far less money, such as swimming and gymnastics.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

They argue that has given him a better understanding of what makes a strong federal case and how to communicate legal realities to the boss.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

But activists argue that all this happens too late.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

But if I distract them, they can’t argue.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila

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