Synonyms of arguments

arguments

noun

plural of argument

1

as in disputes

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

• disputes
• disagreements
• quarrels
• altercations
• controversies
• fights
• bickers
• misunderstandings
• brawls
• disputations
• debates
• rows
• squabbles
• skirmishes
• tiffs
• imbroglios
• clashes
• spats
• feuds
• wrangles
• differences
• contretemps
• battles royal
• cross fires
• rhubarbs
• scraps
• donnybrooks
• contentions
• objections
• argle-bargles
• kickups
• fallings-out
• set-tos
• argy-bargies
• tussles
• protests
• protestations
• tangles
• hassles
• attacks
• logomachies
• vendettas
• run-ins
• dissensions
• fisticuffs
• melees
• catfights
• fracases
• affrays
• fusses
• frays
• free-for-alls

2

as in explanations

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

• explanations
• reasons
• apologies
• justifications
• rationales
• accountings
• cases
• excuses
• accounts
• appeals
• defenses
• alibis
• vindications
• pleas
• rationalizations
• pretexts
• pretenses
• apologiae
• guises

3

as in discussions

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

• discussions
• debates
• consultations
• talks
• argumentations
• consults
• conversations
• dialogues
• conferences
• deliberations
• meetings
• confabulations
• counsel
• colloquies
• palavers
• parleys
• confabs
• back-and-forths
• councils
• consultancies
• seminars
• argy-bargies
• forums
• discourses
• negotiations
• give-and-takes
• chat rooms
• symposia
• bull sessions
• chats
• skull sessions
• roundtables
• disquisitions
• talkathons
• raps
• words
• pourparlers

4

as in contentions

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

• contentions
• assertions
• hypotheses
• theories
• assumptions
• guesses
• theses
• hunches
• speculations
• proposals
• conjectures
• propositions
• reasons
• presuppositions
• explanations
• surmises
• positions
• stands
• rationales
• cases
• suppositions

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of arguments

Theoretical arguments suggest that a substantial part, if not all, of the randomness in the world is of quantum origin. — Philipp Strasberg, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026

Lincoln lost that year, but the country benefited from their arguments over the legality and morality of slavery. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 20 Oct. 2026

Of more immediate interest to McCarthy were arguments about what his favorite Southern writers—Faulkner, Erskine Caldwell, Eudora Welty, Flannery O’Connor—were up to. — Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026

Essayli pointed to those descriptions to dispel arguments that federal authorities have not provided their methodology for identifying potential noncitizens on voter rolls. — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026

The players have vowed not to let the arguments over money impact their play in the new season. — Noah Shachtman, Vanity Fair, 20 Oct. 2026

Closing arguments were held Monday, and the jury began deliberating on Tuesday. — Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

The potential candidates will also hear more cynical arguments in favor of running no matter what. — Ben Smith, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Both were sharp, original and capable of making arguments more sophisticated than those of many of their peers. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026