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| argument |
An argument is a kind of fight using words. When people disagree about something, they sometimes have an argument. In an argument, people talk back and forth, and sometimes they yell. People don't always get angry when they have an argument, but sometimes they do. [2 definitions] |
| concession |
something yielded or conceded, such as a right or a point in an argument. [1/4 definitions] |
| convincing |
If an explanation or argument is convincing, it has the power to make people believe that what it is saying is true. If a person is convincing when they talk about something, other people believe that what they are saying is true or makes good sense. They believe this even if they had not believed it before. |
| debate |
a kind of competition between two people or two teams who disagree on particular issue or set of issues. Each side is given certain amounts of time in which they can talk and present their argument. When one side talks, the other side must be quiet. A debate like this is done in front of an audience. [1/4 definitions] |
| difference |
a disagreement or argument. [1/4 definitions] |
| disagreement |
an argument or quarrel. [1/2 definitions] |
| dispute |
an argument or debate. [1/4 definitions] |
| fight |
When two people fight, they are acting against each other in some way. They try to win something or hurt each other by using strong words, actions of their body, or a weapon. People are often angry when they fight, or they just feel a strong need or duty to win. When people fight with words, it's called an argument. Animals fight too, often because they want something that another animal wants. [1/5 definitions] |
| have a bone to pick |
to have reason for an argument or difference of opinion. |
| neutral |
not taking any side in an argument or contest. [1/4 definitions] |
| persuade |
to cause to do something by using reason or argument. [1/2 definitions] |
| premise |
a statement that forms the basis of an argument and that is usually accepted. [1/2 definitions] |
| quarrel |
an angry argument or disagreement. [1/3 definitions] |
| resolution |
a solution or end to an argument or other conflict. [1/4 definitions] |
| settle1 |
When someone settles an argument or a fight, they make it come to an end. [1/7 definitions] |
| urge |
to push forward one's argument or claim in order to persuade others to act according to your wishes. [1/5 definitions] |
| victor |
the winner of a contest, battle, argument, or struggle. |
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