arguing

Noun

Synonyms: controversy contention contestation disputation disceptation tilt argument

WordNet 3.0

Noun (1)

a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement“they were involved in a violent argument”Synonyms: controversy contention contestation disputation disceptation tilt argument

Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Argue \Ar"gue\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Argued; p. pr. & vb. n. Arguing.] [OE. arguen, F. arguer, fr. L. argutare, freq. of arguere to make clear; from the same root as E. argent.]

1.To invent and offer reasons to support or overthrow a proposition, opinion, or measure; to use arguments; to reason. [1913 Webster]

I argue not Against Heaven's hand or will.— Milton.[1913 Webster]

2.To contend in argument; to dispute; to reason; -- followed by with; as, you may argue with your friend without convincing him. [1913 Webster]