arguing

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

STRONGEST

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

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clarify debate 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

Example Sentences

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In federal court last spring, three families challenged the executive order on behalf of themselves and others in their positions, arguing that the order unlawfully stripped their children of citizenship.

From Salon • Jul. 2, 2026

The society sees consecrating new bishops as a necessity, arguing it has only two bishops left.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

Looking back, Huang thinks the earlier versions failed because he was still arguing with her.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

The industry has denied price gouging, arguing it was a classic case of supply and demand, where limited supply and high demand lead to higher prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

But now he pictured Mom clutching the trunk of the bush while some official-looking government types tried to pull her away: them arguing, “But you have to go!” while she countered, “I’ll never leave! Never!”

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix