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arguing

n. uncountable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈɑɹɡjuɪŋ// UK //ˈɑːɡjuːɪŋ// ar·gu·ing

n. the act of disagreeing with someone in an angry or loud way. It usually involves two or more people trying to prove they are right.

n. the act of exchanging divergent or opposite views, typically in a heated or angry way. Often functions as a gerund to describe the ongoing activity of verbal conflict.


SIMPLE

The constant arguing between the neighbors kept everyone awake.

CONTEXTUAL

After hours of arguing about the budget, the committee finally decided to take a break and resume tomorrow.

COMPLEX

While some level of arguing is inevitable in any healthy relationship, persistent and circular conflict without resolution can lead to significant emotional exhaustion for both parties.

Synonyms
Usage

Frequently used as a gerund; often followed by the prepositions 'about' for the topic or 'with' for the person.

Pitfall

They had a long arguing.They had a long argument.Arguing refers to the continuous activity; use the countable noun 'argument' for a specific instance or event.

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