Synonyms of argues

argues

verb

present tense third-person singular of argue

1

as in contends

to state (something) as a reason in support of or against something under consideration

argued that a bake sale would make a lot less money than a car wash

Synonyms & Similar Words

• contends
• asserts
• reasons
• pleads
• explains
• insists
• suggests
• convinces
• maintains
• justifies
• mentions
• claims
• persuades
• cites
• considers
• proposes
• affirms
• recommends
• discusses
• advises
• adduces
• urges
• avers
• defends
• offers
• submits
• advocates
• gives
• enforces
• refutes
• avows
• espouses
• counsels
• advances
• rationalizes
• debates
• supports
• counters
• rebuts
• avouches
• disproves
• confutes
• champions

2

as in bickers

to express different opinions about something often angrily

that couple argues so incessantly it's a miracle they're still together

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bickers
• fights
• quarrels
• discusses
• disputes
• clashes
• controverts
• debates
• contends
• rows
• wrangles
• brawls
• quibbles
• falls out
• squabbles
• locks horns
• jars
• tiffs
• spats
• scraps
• argufies
• hassles
• altercates
• mixes it up
• butts heads
• brabbles
• dares
• bandies words
• challenges
• contests
• defies
• protests
• considers
• fusses
• tangles
• objects
• kicks
• nitpicks
• cavils

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• agrees
• accepts
• concurs
• consents
• coexists
• gets along
• assents

3

as in convinces

to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests

argued my boss into letting me telecommute for four days a week

Synonyms & Similar Words

• convinces
• persuades
• satisfies
• brings
• gets
• urges
• induces
• moves
• talks (into)
• converts
• attracts
• wins (over)
• prevails (on or upon)
• gains
• exhorts
• coaxes
• brings around
• prompts
• discusses
• seduces
• entreats
• tempts
• entices
• sells
• cajoles
• wheedles
• lures
• sways
• draws
• influences
• beguiles
• leads on
• debates
• allures
• disputes
• inclines
• fast-talks
• interests
• blandishes
• snows
• blarneys
• converses
• brainwashes
• moots
• overpersuades
• hashes (over)
• reasons (with)
• chews over

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discourages
• deters
• dissuades
• unsells

4

as in discusses

to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion

candidates arguing gun control in a nationally televised debate

Synonyms & Similar Words

• discusses
• debates
• disputes
• reviews
• talks over
• agitates
• moots
• raises
• canvasses
• considers
• hashes (over or out)
• bandies
• bats (around or back and forth)
• introduces
• speaks (about)
• talks (about)
• propounds
• weighs
• stirs up
• talks out
• forges
• broaches
• deliberates
• hammers out
• wrestles (with)
• thrashes (out)
• chews over

5

as in confirms

to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of

the security video argues that it was a taller man who entered the building

Synonyms & Similar Words

• confirms
• verifies
• supports
• proves
• corroborates
• demonstrates
• attests
• validates
• vindicates
• certifies
• bears out
• substantiates
• authenticates
• witnesses
• affirms
• asserts
• reinforces
• establishes
• testifies (to)
• declares
• guarantees
• avers
• professes
• documents
• avows
• backs (up)
• vouches (for)
• warrants
• avouches

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• refutes
• rebuts
• disproves
• contradicts
• denies
• disclaims
• disavows
• challenges
• disputes
• gainsays
• questions
• contests

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of argues

Stubborn Venus in your visible 10th house argues with intense Pluto in your 7th House of Alliances, spotlighting a tug-of-war between public praise and private promises. —Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026

In her letter to acting TSA Administrator Nguyen McNeill, dated April 3, the Illinois senator argues that TSA's lack of response may actually violate federal law. —Sarah Ploss, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026

But March for Our Lives argues that what the film discusses and how the movie is presented by its distributor are two different stories, and A24 may have missed the mark in starting a bigger conversation. —Brian Welk, IndieWire, 3 Apr. 2026

In Why Democracy Needs the Rich, author John McGinnis argues that wealth, including billionaire philanthropy, is a healthy counterbalance to government. —Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026

Curator argues for replacing—or at least displaying both—while The Boss, beholden to donors and a governing board, insists Old Art stays and New Art must go. —Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026

Anybody that argues aesthetics or after-market costs is being ridiculous. —Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026

Ledet argues Lofton’s case was anything but black and white. —Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026

The suit argues that the gambling apps are designed to encourage compulsive use, including by targeting users with personalized bonuses and urging them to keep betting. —Shannon Bond, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026