I . n.
1.
Disputation, controversy, discussion.
2.
Altercation, contest, contention, dispute, logomachy, strife of words, war of words.
II . v. a.
1.
Discuss, argue, dispute, contest, canvass.
2.
Battle for, contest, combat for, contend for, contest by arms.
III . v. n.
Argue, dispute, deliberate, hold an argument.