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ARGUED Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word argued. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word argued. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for ARGUED

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contested
adjectiveadj
adjective

• disputed or made the object of contention or competition

disputed
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• subject to disagreement and debate

clashed
verbv
noun

• a loud resonant repeating noise

• a state of conflict between persons

• a state of conflict between colors

• a minor short-term fight

verb

• crash together with violent impact

• be incompatible; be or come into conflict

• disagree violently

contended
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• maintain or assert

• have an argument about something

• to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation

• succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available

• compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others

• be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

debated
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal

• the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)

verb

• argue with one another

• think about carefully; weigh

• discuss the pros and cons of an issue

• have an argument about something

discussed
verbv
verb

• to consider or examine in speech or writing

• speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussion

fought
verbv
noun

• a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

• the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

• an aggressive willingness to compete

• an intense verbal dispute

• a boxing or wrestling match

verb

• be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

• fight against or resist strongly

• make a strenuous or labored effort

• exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for

quarreled
verbv
verb

• To disagree.

• To contend, argue fiercely, squabble.

• To find fault; to cavil.

• To argue or squabble with.

squabbled
verbv
noun

• a quarrel about petty points

verb

• argue over petty things

wrangled
verbv
noun

• an angry dispute

• an instance of intense argument (as in bargaining)

verb

• to quarrel noisily, angrily or disruptively

• herd and care for

contend
verbv
verb

• maintain or assert

• have an argument about something

• to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation

• succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available

• compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others

• be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

debate
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal

• the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)

verb

• argue with one another

• think about carefully; weigh

• discuss the pros and cons of an issue

• have an argument about something

fence
nounn
noun

• a barrier that serves to enclose an area

• a dealer in stolen property

verb

• enclose with a fence

• receive stolen goods

• fight with fencing swords

• surround with a wall in order to fortify

• have an argument about something

indicate
verbv
verb

• be a signal for or a symptom of

• indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

• to state or express briefly

• give evidence of

• suggest the necessity of an intervention; in medicine

reason
nounn
noun

• a rational motive for a belief or action

• an explanation of the cause of some phenomenon

• the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination

• the state of having good sense and sound judgment

• a justification for something existing or happening

• a fact that logically justifies some premise or conclusion

verb

• decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion

• present reasons and arguments

• think logically

Best Hypernyms For ARGUED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for argued, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
present represent converse discourse
Phrases (1)
lay out

Alternatives for CONTESTED

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