arguing
ˈɑːɡjuːɪŋ
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Definition of arguing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
disputeverbal exchange with strong disagreement
  • Their arguing could be heard from the next room.
bickering disputing quarreling
2.
debateexchange of opposing views to reach a conclusion
  • The arguing at the meeting lasted for hours..
debating disputing

Adjective

1.
conflictengaged in a dispute or disagreement
  • The arguing siblings were sent to their rooms.
contending disputing quarreling
2.
contentiouscharacterized by contentious behavior
  • The arguing group couldn't reach a consensus.
disputing quarreling
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Expressions with arguing

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something cannot be reasonably doubted or challenged
There's no arguing with her results.
start or continue a disagreement just to keep arguing
He likes to argue for the sake of arguing.
argue without real purpose only to keep the disagreement going
She tends to argue for arguing's sake during every meeting.

Origin of arguing

Latin, arguere (make clear)

Terms with arguing included in their meaning

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obey orders
follow instructions given by someone without arguing
communication
stop arguing and accept differences
end argument
accept different opinions and stop arguing about them
frequent arguing
argue frequently over small or pointless disputes
familiar arguing
argue in a familiar, long-term, teasing way
at itadv.
conflict
arguing or fighting with someone
petty quarrels
petty quarreling or arguing
petty arguments
arguing about unimportant things

Examples of arguing in a sentence

  • There was constant arguing over the new policy.
  • Their constant arguing disrupted the class.
  • The arguing between neighbors was about the fence.
  • The arguing couple drew attention in the restaurant.
  • Arguing students were asked to leave the library.
  • The arguing siblings disrupted the family dinner.

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  1. French:dispute, en conflit, ...
  2. German:Streit, streitend, ...
  3. Italian:litigio, litigioso, ...
  4. Spanish:discusión, peleando, ...
  5. Portuguese:discussão, zangado, ...
  6. Chinese:争吵, 争吵的, ...
  7. Japanese:口論, 口論している, ...
  8. Arabic:جِدَال, مُتَنَازِع, ...
  9. Hebrew:וִכּוּחַ, מִתְוַכֵּחַ, ...
  10. Russian:спор, спорящий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:суперечка, сварливий, ...
  12. Hindi:तकरार, झगड़ते हुए, ...
argue
ˈɑːrɡjuː

Definition of argue - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
quarrelintr.speak angrily with someone over a disagreementintr.
  • The siblings argued over the TV remote.
dispute quarrel
2.
reasoningtr./intr.present reasons to support or oppose a viewpointtr./intr.
  • She argued for more environmental regulations.
contend debate dispute
3.
persuasiontr.try to persuade someone to accept a viewpointtr.
  • He argued with her until she agreed.
debate discuss reason
4.
suggestiontr.indicate or suggest something as evidencetr.
  • The data argues a need for change.
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argue frequently over small or pointless disputes
They argue like a married couple about every little thing.
argue in a familiar, long-term, teasing way
They argue like an old married couple every day after dinner..
argue in a familiar, long-standing, and routine way
They argue like old married couples about small things.
discuss to reach an agreed conclusion or decision
They argued out the details of the contract.
oppose a proposition or idea in debate
They tried to argue down the new policy proposal.
escape a problem or blame by using clever words
He tried to argue his way out of detention.

Origin of argue

Latin, arguere (make clear)

Examples of argue in a sentence

  • The couple argued loudly in the restaurant.
  • He argued against the proposed changes in policy.
  • They argued about the best approach to solve the issue.
  • She argued her point passionately during the debate.
  • They argued for hours about the best solution.
  • Her silence argues that she already knew.

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  1. French:se disputer, argumenter, ...
  2. German:streiten, argumentieren, ...
  3. Italian:litigare, argomentare, ...
  4. Spanish:discutir, argumentar, ...
  5. Portuguese:discutir, argumentar, ...
  6. Chinese:争吵, 辩论, ...
  7. Japanese:口論する, 主張する, ...
  8. Arabic:تشاجر, جَادَلَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לָרִיב, לִטְעוֹן, ...
  10. Russian:спорить, привести доводы, ...
  11. Ukrainian:сваритися, аргументувати, ...
  12. Hindi:झगड़ना, तर्क करना, ...
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