Arguing

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)

arguing
    n 1: 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},
         {arguing}]

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

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.
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            I argue not
            Against Heaven's hand or will.        --Milton.
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   2. To contend in argument; to dispute; to reason; -- followed
      by with; as, you may argue with your friend without
      convincing him.
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