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What is another word for Argument? – 158 Argument Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    disagreement debate dispute discussion contention altercation quarrel row fracas clash conflict difference dissent opposition protest complaint grievance objection criticism censure disapproval rebuttal refutation counterargument justification explanation rationale reasoning logic persuasion conviction belief viewpoint perspective stance position assertion claim allegation accusation charge indictment arraignment argumentation dialectic dialogue negotiation mediation arbitration

    Meaning of Argument

    According to Merriam-Webster, an argument is a reason or set of reasons given to show that something is true or should be done, or a discussion in which people express different opinions about something.

    Definitions

    • The Oxford Dictionary defines an argument as a fact or assertion offered as evidence or justification, or a dispute or debate, especially one that is prolonged or bitter.
    • Cambridge Dictionary describes an argument as a statement or set of statements used to support a claim or idea, or a disagreement or dispute, especially one that is angry or violent.

    Example Uses

    • The lawyer presented a strong argument in court to defend her client.
    • The debate team spent hours preparing their argument for the competition.
    • The couple had a loud argument about whose turn it was to do the dishes.
    • The professor encouraged her students to think critically and develop a well-supported argument for their research papers.
    • The politician's argument for tax reform was met with skepticism by the opposition party.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    agreement harmony consensus accord unity cooperation conciliation reconciliation compromise settlement truce calm peace serenity tranquility silence acquiescence compliance obedience submission surrender concession capitulation defeat retreat abandonment

    Related Nouns

    debate discussion dispute controversy issue topic subject matter point question claim allegation accusation charge complaint grievance objection criticism censure disapproval rebuttal refutation explanation rationale reasoning logic persuasion conviction belief

    Related Verbs

    debate discuss dispute argue contend clash conflict differ disagree oppose protest complain criticize censure disapprove rebut refute explain rationalize reason persuade convince believe think consider ponder

    Related Adjectives

    logical rational reasonable sound valid convincing persuasive compelling forceful powerful effective strong vigorous intense heated passionate emotional angry bitter acrimonious contentious disputatious controversial debatable questionable doubtful uncertain ambiguous