Antonyms for argument


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ahr-gyuh-muh nt
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɑr gyə mənt


Definition of argument

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
Example sentences :
  • How I closed the argument—the conversation and the interview—and escaped from her, I know not.
  • Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various
  • But Jeff Rankin swept all argument away with a movement of his big paws.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • The man assented to her argument, and went to look out the two beds she wanted.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • And always, in response to every argument, Mary shook her head in negation.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • It was evident that Dick perceived the futility of argument.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • The reply was of the simplest, and it was the end of argument.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • Sidney had been insistent, and Harriet had topped the argument in her businesslike way.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • She'd win in a walk; unless The Dutchman was at his best when he might give her an argument.
  • Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
  • He signaled to Cynthia with his eyes for help in this argument.
  • Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
  • Here, again, we have no desire to question the cogency of the argument.
  • Extract from : « Understanding the Scriptures » by Francis McConnell

Synonyms for argument

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