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

The Senate dismissed all impeachment charges, shutting down his trial before arguments even began. — Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2026

Deputy Prosecutor Amy Pullen told jurors in opening arguments Tuesday that the shooting was born from road rage. — Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026

During closing arguments, prosecutor Justin Funck said Duarte groomed, manipulated and took advantage of the teen girl. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2026

Oral arguments in the case are expected in late February or early March 2027, according to the ACLU. — Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026

Maryland’s highest court heard arguments on an appeal Monday that will affect 1,300 lawsuits filed under the Child Victims Act. — Bryan P. Sears, Baltimore Sun, 10 Nov. 2026

Sullivan denied the lawyers’ arguments that prosecutors failed to present enough evidence during the trial that Clancy murdered her three children — Cora, five; Dawson, three; and Callan, eight months — in January 2023. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2026

Both make good arguments, although frankly, Miss Manners would not have thought that other diners much noticed or cared. — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2026

The defendant’s attorney asked for the hearing for the judge to listen to arguments and determine whether to set bail for Guzman. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026