Ar·gue v. i. [imp. & p. p. Argued p. pr. & vb. n. Arguing.]
  1. To invent and offer reasons to support or overthrow a proposition, opinion, or measure; to use arguments; to reason.
  I argue not
  Against Heaven's hand or will.   --Milton.
  2. To contend in argument; to dispute; to reason; -- followed by with; as, you may argue with your friend without convincing him.
  arguing
       n : a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong
           disagreement; "they were involved in a violent argument"
           [syn: controversy, contention, contestation, disputation,
            disceptation, tilt, argument]