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cogent Synonyms

Another word for cogent

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• adjective (Context 1)

Clear, logical, and convincing (especially of an argument, reason, or case).

Usage Example

"The defense attorney presented a convincing argument that persuaded the jury to acquit the defendant."

Strongest
convincing
compelling
persuasive
Strong
sound
logical
forceful
valid
weighty
potent
coherent

Opposites of cogent

The opposite of cogent shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unconvincing
weak
implausible
illogical
flimsy
fallacious
incoherent
unsound
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• Nearby Words

cofound
cofounder
cog
cogent
cogently
cognac
cognition

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Cogent. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/cogent
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