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Arguing

/ˈɑː(ɹ).ɡju.ɪŋ/

To show grounds for concluding (that); to indicate, imply.

📖 Definitions of "Arguing"

verb

1
To show grounds for concluding (that); to indicate, imply.
2
To debate, disagree or discuss opposing or differing viewpoints.
"He also argued for stronger methods to be used against China."
3
To have an argument, a quarrel.
4
To present (a viewpoint or an argument therefor).
"He argued his point."

noun

7 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
contentionnoun	Argument, contest, debate, strife, struggle.
tiltnoun	(transitive) To slope or incline (something); to slant.
argumentnoun	(countable, also figuratively) A fact or statement used to support a proposition; a reason.
contestationnoun	The act of challenging or disputing a claim or idea.
argumentative	Prone to argue or dispute.
controversynoun	A debate or discussion of opposing opinions; (generally) strife.
quarrelsome	Argumentative; fond of or prone to quarreling.

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
quarrelsome	Argumentative; fond of or prone to quarreling.
contentionnoun	Argument, contest, debate, strife, struggle.
controversynoun	A debate or discussion of opposing opinions; (generally) strife.
contestationnoun	The act of challenging or disputing a claim or idea.
argumentative	Prone to argue or dispute.
tiltverb	(transitive) To slope or incline (something); to slant.
argumentverb	(countable, also figuratively) A fact or statement used to support a proposition; a reason.
wranglingnoun	dispute; disputation; quarreling
contendingnoun	contention
polemicnoun	A strong verbal or written attack on someone or something.
debatingnoun	The act of taking part in a debate.
pretendingnoun	The act of imagining; make-believe.
allegingnoun	allegation
complainingnoun	The act by which someone complains; a complaint.
fightingnoun	The act or process of contending; violence or conflict.
advancingnoun	The act of proceeding forward; an advance.
upholdingnoun	The act by which something is upheld.
sustainingnoun	That sustains, supports or provides sustenance.
suggestingnoun	suggestion
submittingnoun	(rare, formal) A submission.