Arguer

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    One who argues.

    "Basically, it is a personal attack on an arguer that brings the individuals's personal circumstances, trustworthiness, or character into question."

  2. 2
    someone who engages in debate wordnet

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apologistargueedebaterdebaterdisputantphiladelphia lawyer

Example

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"The arguer should put himself in the position of the persons to be persuaded, and ask himself the question, “What evidence would most strongly appeal to me and induce me to believe and act in the manner desired if I were the person to be persuaded?”"

Etymology

From Middle English arguer, arguere, equivalent to argue + -er.

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