Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Wordsmith Wednesday

argument - a discussion in which there is disagreement; it suggests the use of logic and the bringing forth of facts to support or refute a point

SYNONYMS:

struggle - implies the exertion of great effort to overcome 

quarrel - heated verbal strife often marked by resentment and hostility

disagreement - refers to an argument usually stemming from a difference of opinion

dissension - implies a lack of harmony among opposing groups in a body, usually stemming from a difference of opinion

dispute - refers to a contradiction of an assertion 

controversy - connotes a disagreement of lengthy duration over a matter of some weight or importance

contention - a striving to prove one's statement or position as valid

fight - a struggle to overcome one's opponent

altercation - implies loud and heated verbal disagreement which may come to blows

squabble - suggests undignified, childish wrangling over a small matter

spat - a petty quarrel

debate - implies a formal disagreement expressed through reasoned arguments

conflict - refers to a sharp disagreement in interests or ideas

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