the mind > attention and judgement > testing > debate, disputation, argument > putting forward for discussion > put forward for discussion [verb (intransitive)] > argue against (3)
To speak or write in opposition; to maintain an opposite opinion; to argue, debate.
intransitive (figurative) To engage in contest, argue in opposition, dispute, retort against, with. Obsolete.
intransitive. To make use of the elenchus; to argue.