Synonyms of arguing

arguing

verb

present participle of argue

1

as in reasoning

to state (something) as a reason in support of or against something under consideration

argued that a bake sale would make a lot less money than a car wash

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reasoning
• contending
• pleading
• asserting
• insisting
• explaining
• convincing
• claiming
• maintaining
• justifying
• mentioning
• suggesting
• persuading
• considering
• citing
• proposing
• discussing
• defending
• advocating
• affirming
• urging
• debating
• advising
• enforcing
• adducing
• recommending
• submitting
• offering
• refuting
• rationalizing
• advancing
• giving
• countering
• averring
• avowing
• espousing
• supporting
• counseling
• championing
• avouching
• disproving
• rebutting
• confuting

2

as in bickering

to express different opinions about something often angrily

that couple argues so incessantly it's a miracle they're still together

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bickering
• fighting
• quarreling
• clashing
• debating
• disputing
• discussing
• squabbling
• brawling
• wrangling
• quibbling
• controverting
• hassling
• scrapping
• rowing
• spatting
• falling out
• jarring
• argufying
• contesting
• altercating
• tiffing
• brabbling
• contending
• mixing it up
• locking horns
• butting heads
• bandying words
• protesting
• objecting
• nitpicking
• challenging
• fussing
• daring
• tangling
• defying
• kicking
• considering
• caviling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• coexisting
• getting along
• agreeing
• accepting
• consenting
• concurring
• assenting

3

as in convincing

to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests

argued my boss into letting me telecommute for four days a week

Synonyms & Similar Words

• convincing
• persuading
• satisfying
• bringing
• getting
• urging
• inducing
• moving
• talking (into)
• converting
• gaining
• prevailing (on or upon)
• winning (over)
• attracting
• coaxing
• prompting
• bringing around
• discussing
• exhorting
• cajoling
• debating
• seducing
• entreating
• selling
• wheedling
• tempting
• luring
• interesting
• influencing
• enticing
• swaying
• disputing
• conversing
• snowing
• inclining
• brainwashing
• blandishing
• drawing
• leading on
• alluring
• blarneying
• beguiling
• reasoning (with)
• fast-talking
• overpersuading
• hashing (over)
• mooting
• chewing over

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discouraging
• deterring
• dissuading
• unselling

4

as in discussing

to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion

candidates arguing gun control in a nationally televised debate

Synonyms & Similar Words

• discussing
• debating
• reviewing
• disputing
• agitating
• canvassing
• talking over
• bandying
• batting (around or back and forth)
• raising
• hashing (over or out)
• considering
• mooting
• speaking (about)
• talking (about)
• introducing
• weighing
• propounding
• stirring up
• deliberating
• forging
• broaching
• wrestling (with)
• talking out
• hammering out
• thrashing (out)
• chewing over

5

as in confirming

to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of

the security video argues that it was a taller man who entered the building

Synonyms & Similar Words

• confirming
• verifying
• supporting
• proving
• validating
• vindicating
• corroborating
• demonstrating
• certifying
• attesting
• authenticating
• substantiating
• witnessing
• affirming
• bearing out
• reinforcing
• asserting
• establishing
• testifying (to)
• declaring
• documenting
• guaranteeing
• backing (up)
• averring
• professing
• warranting
• vouching (for)
• avouching
• avowing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• refuting
• disproving
• rebutting
• denying
• contradicting
• questioning
• disclaiming
• contesting
• disputing
• disavowing
• challenging
• gainsaying

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of arguing

In reaction, Afreximbank in January formally ended its relationship with one of the Big Three rating agencies, arguing that rating methodologies applied to states and multilateral institutions fail to reflect development mandates. —Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 10 Apr. 2026

Combs’ lawyers formally appealed the conviction last December, arguing the encounters were consensual and the trial judge imposed an overly harsh sentence. —Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026

State funding levels, including Proposition 98 allocations, have also factored into the debate, with union leaders arguing revenue projections are stronger than the district has indicated. —Teresa Liu, Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026

If travel, coursework, or a belief debate stirs friction, skip arguing about theory in favor of grounding the talk with real-life examples. —Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026

Defense attorneys requested the change of venue to Tarrant County, arguing that Horner could not get a fair trial in Wise County. —Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026

Ingraham noted that despite arguing that criminals wouldn’t benefit, the legislation creates a carveout for those convicted of nonviolent crimes. —Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 9 Apr. 2026

On Thursday, defense lawyer Alexandra Shapiro doubled down, arguing that when determining a sentence, judges should not be allowed to consider conduct relating to charges for which a defendant has been acquitted. —Reuters, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026

Greenwood Village Police Department investigators said the men had been arguing while driving with two other people in the SUV when Hernandez pulled over and everyone but Hernandez got out of the vehicle to cool down. —Katie Langford, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026