argument

noun
/ˈɑːrɡjumənt/

Meaning

a disagreement, or a reason given to support or oppose an idea
an exchange of diverging or opposite views; a reason or set of reasons given in support of an idea
A reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong.

Example Sentences

They had a heated argument about money.

They had a heated argument about politics.

His argument was based on majority.

Example Expressions

winning an argument

Synonyms

dispute, quarrel, debate, reasoning, contention, disagreement, justification, reason
Entry 1
dispute, quarrel, debate, reasoning, contention
Entry 2
debate, dispute, disagreement, reasoning
Entry 3
justification, reason

Antonyms

agreement, harmony, consensus
Entry 1
agreement, harmony, consensus
Entry 2
agreement, harmony, consensus
Entry 3
agreement, harmony

Collocations

heated argument, strong argument, compelling argument, logical argument, valid argument
Entry 1
heated argument, strong argument, compelling argument, logical argument
Entry 2
strong argument, heated argument, valid argument

More Example Sentences

The argument is lacking in evidence.

They moved on from the argument quickly.

The argument ended up being unnecessary.

They chose not to start an argument again.

They act like strangers after the argument.

He stopped the argument from getting worse.

He managed to stay calm during the argument.

It’s difficult to stay calm during an argument.

He is smart enough to walk away from an argument.

They were on the point of getting into an argument.

Related Vocabularies

A court of justice or judicial body that settles disputes or tries offenses.
cruel and violent treatment; improper use of something
The process of placing something in its proper context or setting to understand it better.
A moral or ethical consideration that restrains actions.
a person who operates machine tools or makes and repairs machines
A sign or warning that something, especially something momentous or calamitous, is likely to happen.

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