Synonyms for arguing


Grammar : Verb
Spell : ahr-gyoo
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɑr gyu

Top 10 synonyms for arguing Other synonyms for the word arguing

Définition of arguing

Origin :
  • c.1300, "to make reasoned statements to prove or refute a proposition," from Old French arguer "maintain an opinion or view; harry, reproach, accuse, blame" (12c.), from Latin argutare "to prattle, prate," frequentative of arguere "make clear, make known, prove, declare, demonstrate," from PIE *argu-yo-, from root *arg- "to shine, be white, bright, clear" (see argent). Meaning "to oppose, dispute" is from late 14c. Related: Argued; arguing.
  • verb verbally fight
  • verb try to convince; present support
  • verb discuss
Example sentences :
  • "No use in arguing this thing on its merits," he said, curtly, at last.
  • Extract from : « The Coryston Family » by Mrs. Humphry Ward
  • For in his growth as a radical, Joe had gone beyond all arguing now.
  • Extract from : « The Harbor » by Ernest Poole
  • He is arguing 'ad hominem' according to the notions of mythology current in his age.
  • Extract from : « Apology » by Plato
  • But in this way of arguing you might come to imagine that strength is wisdom.
  • Extract from : « Protagoras » by Plato
  • It was a gesture slight and trivial, yet arguing perhaps vexation.
  • Extract from : « The Snare » by Rafael Sabatini
  • If she knew the whole truth, there was no need of arguing with her over the details.
  • Extract from : « The Dominant Strain » by Anna Chapin Ray
  • However, he had no intention of arguing the matter with these people.
  • Extract from : « The Twins of Suffering Creek » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • I am sure she read me aright, and perceived that I was arguing against my own convictions.
  • Extract from : « A Day's Ride » by Charles James Lever
  • But do you know that such a way of arguing opens my eyes singularly?
  • Extract from : « The Memoires of Casanova, Complete » by Jacques Casanova de Seingalt
  • I shall be delighted to see her, but God preserve me from arguing with her!
  • Extract from : « The Memoires of Casanova, Complete » by Jacques Casanova de Seingalt

Antonyms for arguing

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