2 definitions found From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: Argue \Ar"gue\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Argued}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Arguing}.] [OE. arguen, F. arguer, fr. L. argutare, freq. of arguere to make clear; from the same root as E. argent.] 1. To invent and offer reasons to support or overthrow a proposition, opinion, or measure; to use arguments; to reason. [1913 Webster] I argue not Against Heaven's hand or will. --Milton. [1913 Webster] 2. To contend in argument; to dispute; to reason; -- followed by with; as, you may argue with your friend without convincing him. [1913 Webster] From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]: arguing n : a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement; "they were involved in a violent argument" [syn: {controversy}, {contention}, {contestation}, {disputation}, {disceptation}, {tilt}, {argument}]
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