| No. | Term | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Altercate | Engage in a heated dispute. |
| 2. | Analyze | Examine reasons to support a view. |
| 3. | Answer back | Reply defiantly to criticism. |
| 4. | Appeal | Make a reasoned plea. |
| 5. | Assert | State confidently as true. |
| 6. | Bargain | Negotiate terms or outcomes. |
| 7. | Bicker | Quarrel over trivial matters. |
| 8. | Broach | Introduce a contentious topic. |
| 9. | Butt heads | Clash in stubborn disagreement. |
| 10. | Challenge | Question or dispute a claim. |
| 11. | Clash | Come into sharp conflict. |
| 12. | Combat | Oppose strongly in debate. |
| 13. | Contend | Maintain a position firmly. |
| 14. | Contest | Dispute the validity of something. |
| 15. | Contradict | State the opposite of a claim. |
| 16. | Counter | Respond with an opposing point. |
| 17. | Debate | Discuss opposing views formally. |
| 18. | Declaim | Deliver forceful public speech. |
| 19. | Defend | Support against criticism or attack. |
| 20. | Demur | Raise objections or doubts. |
| 21. | Deny | Refuse to accept as true. |
| 22. | Disagree | Hold a different opinion. |
| 23. | Dispute | Argue about a matter of fact. |
| 24. | Dissent | Express differing views publicly. |
| 25. | Duel verbally | Exchange sharp opposing remarks. |
| 26. | Engage | Enter into discussion or conflict. |
| 27. | Expostulate | Reason earnestly with someone. |
| 28. | Falter not | Refuse to yield in discussion. |
| 29. | Feud | Maintain a prolonged quarrel. |
| 30. | Field objections | Raise concerns during discussion. |
| 31. | Fight | Struggle against opposition verbally. |
| 32. | Fuss | Complain or argue unnecessarily. |
| 33. | Gainsay | Deny or contradict a statement. |
| 34. | Grapple | Struggle with a difficult issue. |
| 35. | Haggle | Argue over price or terms. |
| 36. | Hash it out | Talk until reaching agreement. |
| 37. | Hassle | Cause difficulty through disputes. |
| 38. | Have it out | Confront to settle differences. |
| 39. | Hold forth | Speak at length insistently. |
| 40. | Impeach | Challenge credibility or validity. |
| 41. | Insist | Demand acceptance of a point. |
| 42. | Interrogate | Question closely to test claims. |
| 43. | Jaw | Talk at length, often arguing. |
| 44. | Jibe | Mockingly disagree or taunt. |
| 45. | Jostle | Compete for position or influence. |
| 46. | Joust | Compete with words or ideas. |
| 47. | Keep debating | Continue arguing without resolution. |
| 48. | Kibitz | Offer unsolicited critical commentary. |
| 49. | Knitpick | Find trivial faults in arguments. |
| 50. | Lock horns | Engage in intense confrontation. |
| 51. | Lodge a protest | Formally object to something. |
| 52. | Logically reason | Use logic to support a view. |
| 53. | Maintain | Continue to assert a position. |
| 54. | Make a case | Present supporting reasons and evidence. |
| 55. | Match wits | Compete in clever argumentation. |
| 56. | Meet objections | Respond to opposing points. |
| 57. | Negotiate | Discuss to reach agreement. |
| 58. | Object | Express opposition or disapproval. |
| 59. | Offer rebuttal | Provide a countering response. |
| 60. | Oppose | Act against a proposal or view. |
| 61. | Parley | Talk with an opposing side. |
| 62. | Persuade | Convince through reasoning or appeal. |
| 63. | Petition | Formally request with reasons. |
| 64. | Plead | Appeal earnestly for acceptance. |
| 65. | Polemicize | Argue aggressively against beliefs. |
| 66. | Press | Urge strongly; keep insisting. |
| 67. | Protest | Express strong objection publicly. |
| 68. | Prove | Establish truth with evidence. |
| 69. | Quarrel | Have an angry disagreement. |
| 70. | Question | Challenge by asking for justification. |
| 71. | Rebut | Refute with opposing evidence. |
| 72. | Reckon with | Deal with objections seriously. |
| 73. | Refute | Disprove a claim with evidence. |
| 74. | Reject | Dismiss as unacceptable or false. |
| 75. | Remonstrate | Protest or complain forcefully. |
| 76. | Reply | Respond to an opposing point. |
| 77. | Respond | Answer to criticism or challenge. |
| 78. | Retort | Reply sharply or wittily. |
| 79. | Rival | Compete with an opposing stance. |
| 80. | Scuffle | Engage in a brief quarrel. |
| 81. | Settle | Resolve a dispute or disagreement. |
| 82. | Spar | Exchange argumentative remarks. |
| 83. | Split hairs | Argue over fine distinctions. |
| 84. | Squabble | Argue noisily over small issues. |
| 85. | Stand firm | Refuse to change position. |
| 86. | State | Express a point clearly. |
| 87. | Stick to your guns | Maintain stance despite pressure. |
| 88. | Struggle | Contend with opposing forces. |
| 89. | Take issue | Disagree with a statement or action. |
| 90. | Tangle | Become involved in a dispute. |
| 91. | Thrust back | Push back against criticism. |
| 92. | Trade barbs | Exchange sarcastic insults. |
| 93. | Trade blows | Exchange hostile verbal attacks. |
| 94. | Traverse | Deny formally in legal pleading. |
| 95. | Uphold | Support and defend a position. |
| 96. | Urge | Advocate strongly for a view. |
| 97. | Vex | Annoy by persistent disputing. |
| 98. | Vie | Compete for superiority or advantage. |
| 99. | Vindicate | Clear from blame with evidence. |
| 100. | Wage a battle | Fight hard for a viewpoint. |
