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arguments

NOUN

verbal fight

Synonyms

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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

Antonyms

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agreement harmony peace

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calm

NOUN

effort to convince; presentation of support

Synonyms

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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

Example Sentences

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Beneath the legal and political arguments, however, runs a more emotional response - one tied to memory and loss in a city that is constantly changing.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

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

From Slate • May 23, 2026

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

Both of these arguments have become less straightforward.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

The arguments over Bailey’s future began early and occur frequently, though at this point they often devolve into repetitive phrases and tense silences.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern