1. (

• 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" ;

1. (

• argue ,
• reason

) present reasons and arguments ;

2. (

• argue ,
• contend ,
• debate ,
• fence

) have an argument about something ;

3. (

• argue ,
• indicate ,

) give evidence of; "The evidence argues for your claim"; "The results indicate the need for more work" ;