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argument
Synonyms and Antonyms of argument
- They settled an argument that started in class.
clash, run-in, skirmish, tangle, tussle
attack, contention, dissension (also dissention)
debate, difference, disputation
fuss, objection, protest, protestation
fisticuffs, fracas, fray, free-for-all, melee (also mêlée)
- He gave a solid argument for the redeeming value of the shockingly violent movie.
alibi, apologia, apology, defense, excuse, justification, vindication
guise, pretense (or pretence), pretext, rationalization
- The president of the Senate has allotted a week for the argument of the treaty.
- It's my argument that we have too many problems here on earth to concern ourselves with manned trips to Mars.
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