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 new Type 01—revealed today in New York—will be judged by the same standards, with the arguments already begun and the marque, again, putting its future on the line. — Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026

Those decisions have been handed down after months of consideration, including oral arguments. — Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026

Advertisement More than that, these gestures are attempts to make amends or rebalance the scales, rather than arguments meant to change someone’s mind. — Vanessa Bohns, Time, 6 Oct. 2026

The stark contrast is that the arguments are new; the drama is fresh. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026

Having a big brand name and a commissioner who spends most of his time making inaccurate arguments on ESPN does not mean anything. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026

In December 2026, the Supreme Court will hear arguments and ultimately decide the constitutionality of this desire, as written into today’s rapid deportation policies. — Karen Masterson, The Conversation, 5 Oct. 2026

Both arguments fit within a broader accelerationist view that slowing down AI development carries risks of its own. — Robert Hart, The Verge, 5 Oct. 2026

Flynn appeared emotional, wiping tears and sniffling as both the prosecution and defense delivered their closing arguments. — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026