Argument and Contestation

Argument

Argument noun - A contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement.
Usage example: they were involved in a violent argument
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Synonyms for Argument

Contestation is a synonym for argument in controversy topic. In some cases you can use "Contestation" instead a noun "Argument".

Contestation

Contestation noun - Variance of opinion on a matter.
Usage example: the statement is certainly open to contestation among reasonable people

Argument is a synonym for contestation in conflict topic. You can use "Argument" instead a noun "Contestation", if it concerns topics such as controversy.

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