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

Dallas appellate attorney David Coale, who has handled appeals for decades, told CBS News Texas after the trial that Anthony's team could have several strong arguments over whether the trial was handled correctly. — Cbs Texas Staff, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Paul Schmidt, a Covington & Burling trial attorney representing Meta, contested O'Neill's arguments, and disputed the notion that Meta executives misled the public with their statements about child safety. — Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026

Opening arguments are set to kick off Tuesday in a pivotal trial for Meta Platforms in a California federal court. — ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

Three words that make our sports arguments about the transfer portal, load management and the tush push seem awfully small. — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026

Lawsuits, bureaucratic battles, boisterously divisive council arguments and vicious social media debates have been part of Bloomfield life for years, and intensified during Danielle Wong’s contentious time as mayor. — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2026

On July 31, Van Dyke’s defense team filed a motion to dismiss the indictment, and the arguments are wide-ranging. — The Insider, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

That argument, however, did not go far with Hall, nor did his other arguments. — Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026

Similarly, Sweeney was unpersuaded by NCAA legal arguments that, as a private, membership association, it is owed deference in making business judgments before findings of antitrust liability. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Aug. 2026