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Noun
S:
(n)
controversy
,
contention
,
contestation
,
disputation
,
disceptation
,
tilt
,
argument
,
arguing
(a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement)
"they were involved in a violent argument"
Verb
S:
(v)
argue
,
reason
(present reasons and arguments)
S:
(v)
argue
,
contend
,
debate
,
fence
(have an argument about something)
S:
(v)
argue
,
indicate
(give evidence of)
"The evidence argues for your claim"; "The results indicate the need for more work"