Synonyms of argument

argument

noun

ˈär-gyə-mənt 

1

as in dispute

an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions

the couple's arguments were often loud enough to be heard all over the neighborhood

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dispute
• quarrel
• disagreement
• altercation
• controversy
• fight
• bicker
• misunderstanding
• row
• debate
• brawl
• disputation
• squabble
• spat
• skirmish
• imbroglio
• tiff
• battle royal
• set-to
• feud
• contretemps
• falling-out
• cross fire
• clash
• wrangle
• argle-bargle
• rhubarb
• kickup
• donnybrook
• difference
• objection
• contention
• argy-bargy
• scrap
• tussle
• protest
• tangle
• run-in
• attack
• protestation
• hassle
• logomachy
• vendetta
• dissension
• melee
• fisticuffs
• fuss
• catfight
• fracas
• affray
• fray
• free-for-all

2

as in explanation

a statement given to explain a belief or act

gave a solid argument for the redeeming value of the shockingly violent movie

Synonyms & Similar Words

• explanation
• reason
• rationale
• justification
• apology
• accounting
• case
• excuse
• account
• defense
• appeal
• plea
• vindication
• alibi
• apologia
• rationalization
• pretext
• pretense
• guise

3

as in discussion

an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue

the president of the Senate has allotted a week for the argument of the treaty

Synonyms & Similar Words

• discussion
• debate
• consultation
• consult
• argumentation
• conversation
• talk
• dialogue
• conference
• meeting
• deliberation
• back-and-forth
• colloquy
• symposium
• counsel
• confabulation
• palaver
• give-and-take
• parley
• council
• confab
• consultancy
• argy-bargy
• forum
• discourse
• seminar
• negotiation
• chat room
• bull session
• roundtable
• chat
• bargaining
• disquisition
• skull session
• talkathon
• rap
• words
• pourparler

4

as in contention

an idea or opinion that is put forth in a discussion or debate

it's my argument that we have too many problems here on earth to concern ourselves with manned trips to Mars

Synonyms & Similar Words

• contention
• assertion
• hypothesis
• thesis
• theory
• guess
• assumption
• hunch
• proposition
• speculation
• proposal
• conjecture
• explanation
• reason
• rationale
• surmise
• stand
• presupposition
• position
• case
• supposition

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of argument

On the left, the argument runs that air-conditioning would mainly benefit the rich and not those who need it most. — Sabrina Weiss, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026

Shortly before the shooting, Valencia and Guy were involved in an argument at the nearby Stop-N-Save Mart on Grand Avenue. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026

The lawyers will provide their arguments related to the appeal in subsequent court filings. — ABC News, 10 July 2026

Young people at pro-Palestinian protests and at Fishback’s Tampa speech made the same argument. — Will Carless, USA Today, 10 July 2026