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arguing

arguing

2 2.4
A time when people strongly disagree and speak loudly
  • noun
  • /ˈɑrɡjuɪŋ/
translation icon : discusión
  • Arguments can escalate quickly; their arguing often disturbed the neighbors.

No politics, no religion, no arguing ever, right?

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Examples

  • And you know, there were there was constant arguing in the driveways.

  • No politics, no religion, no arguing ever, right?

  • Well, other than "Arguing is their right, and I understand that, but arguing when you are wrong is just plain stupid.

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  • The couple's arguing over finances became a regular occurrence in their relationship.

  • After a long day, their arguing over trivial matters left them both exhausted.

Synonyms

debate
vsarguing
  • Formal
2.0

A formal discussion where opposing sides argue about a topic

is the everyday heated disagreement without formal rules or structure
fight
vsarguing
675 2.4

A strong argument between people or groups, often public

is more about verbal disagreement rather than extensive hostility or violence
argument
vsarguing
617 2.3

A disagreement between people that is often angry

is the action of expressing strong disagreement in that situation
controversy
vsarguing
465 4.9

A long public disagreement that causes strong arguments between people

covers the same heated idea but stresses public attention and long duration
conflict
vsarguing
397 2.3

A serious disagreement between people or groups over ideas

is about direct interpersonal disagreement rather than broad systemic opposition
dispute
vsarguing
384 3.0

A serious argument about something important that lasts a long time

is the common occasion of strong disagreement, not always formal or legal
disagreement
vsarguing
268 1.6

A situation when people do not have the same opinion

is the heated often angry form of such differences rather than calm discussion
exchange
vsarguing
119 3.5

A short angry conversation between two people

is the event of strong disagreement, not only a two-way talk
clash
vsarguing
105 3.2

A short conflict between people or groups

is the usual heated disagreement focused on views rather than physical force
row
vsarguing
  • UK
74 6.0

A noisy argument between people

is a general strong disagreement that need not be noisy
quarrel
vsarguing
61 2.0

An angry argument between people who are usually friendly

is the general heated disagreement not limited to personal relationships
altercation
vsarguing
52 6.8

A noisy argument between people often in public

is a general heated disagreement not always public or physical
bickering
vsarguing
42 3.9

Repeated small arguments about unimportant things that annoy people

is the strong heated disagreement that is more serious than petty quarrels
contention
vsarguing
34 6.5

A strong disagreement between people or groups

is the general heated occasion and may be less focused on opposition
difference of opinion
vsarguing
  • Specialized
30 3.5

A situation where two or more people disagree about something important

is the stronger emotional disagreement where people openly clash over views
squabble
vsarguing
  • Informal
27 4.2

A noisy argument about something unimportant

is the more serious heated disagreement, not a trivial quarrel
wrangling
vsarguing
16 6.7

A long heated argument about a specific issue

is the general occasion of strong disagreement rather than ongoing struggle
war of words
vsarguing
15 6.2

A long angry argument in public between opposing groups

is the general event of strong disagreement without emphasis on duration
heated debate
vsarguing
12 3.5

An argument with strong feelings and different opinions

is the broader concept of strong disagreement not limited to formal contests
shouting match
vsarguing
  • Informal
7 3.8

A noisy argument in which people try to shout louder than each other

is the disagreement often heated but not always conducted by loud shouting
heated argument
vsarguing
7 3.5

A strong angry disagreement between people with loud voices

is similar but more neutral in tone and less intensely angry
heated discussion
vsarguing
5 3.7

An argument where people speak loudly and with strong feelings

is the general term describing this kind of intense disagreement
sparring
vsarguing
4 5.8

A short angry argument where people try to gain an advantage

is the heated disagreement focusing on strong opposition rather than competition
disputation
vsarguing
  • Formal
2 8.5

A formal debate where people argue and may vote to decide

is the general disagreeing occasion not necessarily tied to official procedure
jousting
vsarguing
  • Literature
1 7.5

A public argument where people attack each other's ideas

is the plain heated disagreement, not a stylized contest of positions
contestation
vsarguing
  • Formal
1 8.4

A strong disagreement about something important

is the general instance of strong disagreement without the active contest element
argy-bargy
vsarguing
  • Slang
1 9.9

A noisy argument between people about a small issue

is the standard term for strong disagreement without playful tone
words
vsarguing
  • Informal
1 6.2

A short angry argument between people

is the broader occasion of strong disagreement beyond just spoken remarks
petty argument
vsarguing
1 3.0

A small disagreement about something unimportant

is the stronger often more emotional disagreement not about trivia
7.8

A bitter, angry argument that causes hard feelings

is similar but can be less bitter and less personal
disceptation
vsarguing
  • Archaic
9.9

A formal debate with strong disagreement

is the everyday heated disagreement without formal or academic framing
two-sided argument
vsarguing
3.8

A discussion that shows two opposite views

is the broader strong disagreement that may involve many sides or views

Antonyms

146 2.5

Agreement and peaceful working together between people or ideas

114 5.3

A return to friendly relations after a disagreement

How Heated

fight
675 2.4
quarrel
61 2.0
arguing
2 2.4
exchange
119 3.5
disagreement
268 1.6
discussion
1.4

Surface Forms

arguing singular
arguings plural

Morphology

arguing = argue (transparent) = argue + ing

The word 'arguing' is transparently derived from the verb 'argue' with the addition of the '-ing' suffix to form a gerund or present participle.

Etymology

Arguing comes from an old Latin word arguere that meant 'to show' or 'to prove'. So an argument is people giving reasons to prove their view, and arguing is when they do this strongly and often disagree.