See argument in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Synonyms
argument dispute controversy
These nouns denote discussion involving conflicting points of view. Argument stresses the advancement by each side of facts and reasons intended to persuade the other side: Emotions are seldom swayed by argument.
Dispute implies animosity: A dispute arose among union members about the terms of the new contract.
Controversy applies especially to major differences of opinion involving large groups of people: The use of nuclear power is the subject of widespread controversy.
See argument in Webster's New World Roget's A-Z Thesaurus II
noun
A discussion, often heated, in which a difference of opinion is expressed:
altercation, bicker, clash, contention, controversy, debate, difficulty, disagreement, dispute, fight, polemic, quarrel, run-in, spat, squabble, tiff, word (used in plural), wrangle. (Informal) hassle, rhubarb, tangle. See conflictA course of reasoning:
case, point. See reasonA fact or circumstance that gives logical support to an assertion, claim, or proposal:
ground (often used in plural), proof, reason, wherefore, why. Idiom: why and wherefore. See reasonWhat a speech, piece of writing, or artistic work is about:
matter, point, subject, subject matter, text, theme, topic. See meaning
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