■ verb ( ~s , arguing , ~d )
1》 exchange conflicting views in a heated way.
2》 give reasons or cite evidence in support of an idea, action, or theory: sociologists ~ that inequalities are being reduced.
Phrases
~ the toss informal, chiefly Brit. dispute a decision already made.
Derivatives
~r noun
Origin
ME: from OFr. ~r , from L. argutari 'prattle', frequentative of ~re 'make clear, prove, accuse'.