Phrase Hound found 9 phrases and 17 compound words that contain argue. The most common are listed below. Open argue in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 9
- don't argueAn instance of fending off an opponent by holding an arm out straight and pushing in their chest.
- out-argueAlternative form of outargue: To argue better than; to defeat in argument.
- counter-argueAlternative form of counterargue: To argue against, especially by opposition to and negation of opposing arguments (rather than the bolstering of one’s own position).
- argue downUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see argue, down.
- argue the tossTo dispute a decision already made, when inappropriate to do so.
- argue outTo discuss to reach an agreed conclusion, or decision.
- argue round and roundto talk with many digressions
- argue like a married coupleOf two people, to argue frequently over petty or pointless disputes.
- argue like an old married coupleSynonym of argue like a married couple: Of two people, to argue frequently over petty or pointless disputes.
Compound words 17
- argumentA fact or statement used to support a proposition; a reason.
- arguerOne who argues.
- arguesomeCharacterised or marked by arguing; contentious
- counterargueTo argue against, especially by opposition to and negation of opposing arguments (rather than the bolstering of one’s own position).
- downargTo gainsay or contradict in an overbearing, domineering manner; browbeat; assert violently.
- argueeOne who argues; one who participates in an argument; an arguer.
- argueththird-person singular simple present indicative of argue: To show grounds for concluding (that); to indicate, imply.
- arguementObsolete form of argument: A fact or statement used to support a proposition; a reason.
- CamargueA sparsely-populated marshland area in Bouches-du-Rhône department, southern France.
- arguementsplural of arguement: A fact or statement used to support a proposition; a reason.