argument Synonyms
Another word for argument
• noun (Context 1)
An exchange of diverging or opposite views, typically a heated or angry one.
"The neighbors got into a loud quarrel over the boundary line between their properties."
• noun (Context 2)
A reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong.
"The defense attorney presented a compelling case that convinced the jury of her client's innocence."
• noun (Context 3)
An independent variable or value passed into a mathematical function or computer subroutine.
"The function will return an error if the second parameter is not a positive integer."
• noun (Context 4)
A summary of the subject matter or plot of a book, poem, or other literary work.
"Each book of Milton's epic poem begins with a brief prose synopsis outlining the events to come."
Opposites of argument
The opposite of argument shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: