arguing

Definition of Arguing in English :

a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

Example Sentences:
'they were involved in a violent argument'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Arguing

present participle of verb

argue

v. ar·gued, ar·gu·ing, ar·gues

v.tr.

1. To put forth reasons for or against; debate: "It is time to stop arguing tax-rate reductions and to enact them" (Paul Craig Roberts).

2. To attempt to prove by reasoning; maintain or contend: The speaker argued that more immigrants should be admitted to the country.

3. To give evidence of; indicate: "Similarities cannot always be used to argue descent" (Isaac Asimov).

4. To persuade or influence (another), as by presenting reasons: argued the clerk into lowering the price.

v.intr.

1. To put forth reasons for or against something: argued for dismissal of the case; argued against an immediate counterattack.

2. To engage in a quarrel; dispute: We need to stop arguing and engage in constructive dialogue.