Antonyms for arguments
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : ahr-gyuh-muh nt |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈɑr gyə mənt |
Definition of arguments
Origin :- early 14c., "statements and reasoning in support of a proposition," from Old French arguement "reasoning, opinion; accusation, charge" (13c.), from Latin argumentum "evidence, ground, support, proof; a logical argument," from arguere "to argue" (see argue). Sense passed through "subject of contention" to "a quarrel," a sense formerly attached to argumentation.
- noun verbal fight
- noun effort to convince; presentation of support
- He went over once more the day's arguments for and against the novel emprise.
- Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
- Arguments she has used to herself in his favour, and in his disfavour.
- Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
- Tell me that you submit to my arguments, and do not reproach me for using such.
- Extract from : « Lady Susan » by Jane Austen
- I am aware that these arguments are neither original nor new.
- Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill
- She listened to all his arguments, but shook her head obstinately at their end.
- Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White
- And he goes all over the arguments agin every time I take him to do about it.
- Extract from : « Samantha Among the Brethren, Part 3. » by Josiah Allen's Wife (Marietta Holley)
- And thus, my dear, have I set my mother's arguments before you.
- Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
- At least, this I will say, that all the arguments he then used with you, seemed to be just and right.
- Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
- Secondly, I cannot perceive any force in the arguments on which this theory is founded.
- Extract from : « An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding » by David Hume
- Mr. Locke divides all arguments into demonstrative and probable.
- Extract from : « An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding » by David Hume
Synonyms for arguments
- altercation
- argumentation
- assertion
- beef
- bickering
- blowup
- bone
- bone of contention
- bone to pick
- brannigan
- brawl
- brush
- case
- claim
- clash
- contention
- controversy
- crusher
- debate
- defense
- difference of opinion
- disagreement
- discussion
- dispute
- donnybrook
- dustup
- exchange
- expostulation
- face-off
- falling
- feud
- finisher
- flap
- fuss
- gin
- go
- grounds
- hassle
- knock down and drag out
- knockdown
- line of reasoning
- logic
- out
- plea
- pleading
- polemic
- proof
- quarrel
- questioning
- reason
- reasoning
- remonstrance
- remonstration
- rhubarb
- romp
- row
- ruckus
- ruction
- rumpus
- run-in
- scene
- scrap
- set-to
- shindy
- spat
- squabble
- static
- stew
- talking heads
- tiff
- words
- wrangle
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