| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | advocacy | arguing in support of a cause |
| 2. | airing of views | public expression of opinions |
| 3. | altercation | a heated argument or fight |
| 4. | analysis | detailed examination and discussion |
| 5. | appraisal | judgment after discussion |
| 6. | argument | a disagreement with reasons exchanged |
| 7. | argumentation | reasoning used to support a claim |
| 8. | assessment | evaluation of an issue |
| 9. | back-and-forth | repeated exchange of views |
| 10. | bargaining | negotiating terms and conditions |
| 11. | battle | a strong struggle over an issue |
| 12. | bickering | petty, repeated arguing |
| 13. | brainstorm | group discussion to generate ideas |
| 14. | brainstorming | idea-generating group discussion |
| 15. | clash | a sharp conflict of opinions |
| 16. | colloquy | a formal conversation |
| 17. | conference | a formal meeting for discussion |
| 18. | conflict | a serious clash of interests |
| 19. | confrontation | a direct, hostile argument |
| 20. | consultation | discussion to seek advice or input |
| 21. | contention | struggle of opposing viewpoints |
| 22. | contest | a struggle between opposing sides |
| 23. | controversy | public disagreement about an issue |
| 24. | council | a meeting for deliberation |
| 25. | deliberation | careful consideration through discussion |
| 26. | dialogue | a conversation about a topic |
| 27. | difference | a divergence of views |
| 28. | differend | a dispute between parties |
| 29. | disagreement | difference of opinion |
| 30. | discord | lack of agreement or harmony |
| 31. | discussion | a talk to examine an issue |
| 32. | disputation | formal arguing over a point |
| 33. | dispute | a serious disagreement or quarrel |
| 34. | dissonance | incompatibility of opinions |
| 35. | evaluation | assessment through discussion |
| 36. | examination | close inspection and discussion |
| 37. | exchange | a back-and-forth of views |
| 38. | face-off | a direct confrontation |
| 39. | flare-up | a sudden outbreak of argument |
| 40. | forum | place for public discussion |
| 41. | frank discussion | honest, direct talk |
| 42. | free discussion | unrestricted exchange of views |
| 43. | friction | tension from opposing views |
| 44. | give-and-take | mutual exchange of viewpoints |
| 45. | grilling | aggressive questioning |
| 46. | hearing | formal session to consider arguments |
| 47. | heated discussion | intense, emotional argument |
| 48. | huddle | a quick private discussion |
| 49. | inquiry | a search for information and views |
| 50. | interrogation | intense questioning and challenge |
| 51. | interview | a structured question-and-answer talk |
| 52. | investigation | systematic inquiry into an issue |
| 53. | lawsuit | a legal dispute brought to court |
| 54. | litigation | legal dispute in court |
| 55. | lively discussion | energetic exchange of ideas |
| 56. | meeting | a gathering to discuss matters |
| 57. | negotiation | discussion to reach agreement |
| 58. | objection | statement of disagreement |
| 59. | open discussion | frank talk without secrecy |
| 60. | opposition | arguing against a proposal |
| 61. | panel | group discussion before an audience |
| 62. | parley | a meeting to discuss terms |
| 63. | point-counterpoint | alternating arguments for and against |
| 64. | polemic | strong verbal attack in argument |
| 65. | polemics | argumentative writing or speech |
| 66. | pro and con | arguments for and against |
| 67. | probe | a deep inquiry or questioning |
| 68. | pros and cons | advantages and disadvantages discussed |
| 69. | public argument | argument conducted openly |
| 70. | public discussion | open talk before others |
| 71. | Q&A | questions and answers session |
| 72. | quarrel | an angry disagreement |
| 73. | questioning | asking to test views |
| 74. | reappraisal | new evaluation and discussion |
| 75. | rebuttal | argument answering an opposing claim |
| 76. | reconsideration | fresh discussion of a decision |
| 77. | refutation | argument proving a claim false |
| 78. | retort | a sharp reply to an argument |
| 79. | review | a re-examination through discussion |
| 80. | riposte | a quick, sharp reply in argument |
| 81. | roundtable | discussion among equals |
| 82. | row | a loud argument |
| 83. | run-in | an unpleasant encounter or dispute |
| 84. | scuffle | a minor fight or argument |
| 85. | seminar | class meeting for discussion |
| 86. | set-to | a noisy argument or fight |
| 87. | showdown | a decisive confrontation |
| 88. | sparring | light, combative arguing |
| 89. | spat | a minor quarrel |
| 90. | squabble | a petty argument |
| 91. | standoff | a deadlocked confrontation |
| 92. | summit | high-level meeting for talks |
| 93. | symposium | meeting for expert discussion |
| 94. | talks | formal discussions between sides |
| 95. | tiff | a small, brief argument |
| 96. | tussle | a brief struggle or dispute |
| 97. | verbal sparring | lively exchange of arguments |
| 98. | war of words | hostile exchange of statements |
| 99. | workshop | session for discussion and practice |
| 100. | wrangle | a noisy argument or dispute |
