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ARGUING Synonyms

There are 23 synonyms of the word arguing. (exact relations)
There are 24 hypernyms of the word arguing. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for ARGUING

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bickering
nounn
noun

• a quarrel about petty points

clashing
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• sharply and harshly discordant

conflicting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• in disagreement

• on bad terms

fighting
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

adjective satellite

• engaged in or ready for military or naval operations

sparring
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an argument in which the participants are trying to gain some advantage

• making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer

wrangling
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an instance of intense argument (as in bargaining)

battling
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

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

• an energetic attempt to achieve something

• an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

verb

• battle or contend against in or as if in a battle

brawling
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• an uproarious party

• a noisy fight in a crowd

verb

• to quarrel noisily, angrily or disruptively

colliding
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• be incompatible; be or come into conflict

• cause to collide

• crash together with violent impact

contending
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

debating
verbv
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

disagreeing
noun, adjectiven, adj
verb

• be of different opinions

• be different from one another

disputing
verbv
noun

• a disagreement or argument about something important

• coming into conflict with

verb

• take exception to

• have a disagreement over something

feuding
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a bitter quarrel between two parties

verb

• carry out a feud

quarreling
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• A heated argument.

skirmishing
verbv
noun

• a minor short-term fight

verb

• engage in a skirmish

squabbling
nounn
noun

• a quarrel about petty points

verb

• argue over petty things

tussling
verb, nounv, n
noun

• disorderly fighting

verb

• fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters

• make messy or untidy

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

Best Hypernyms For ARGUING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for arguing, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (23)
present represent altercate bicker clash conflict contend contest converse debate differ disagree discourse discuss dispute dissent feud fight quarrel quibble spar squabble wrangle
Phrases (1)
lay out

Alternatives for BICKERING

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