Plotline and Arguing

noun

• A contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement.
  • usage: "they were involved in a violent argument"
  • synonyms: controversy, contention, contestation, disputation, disceptation, tilt, argument

verb

• Present reasons and arguments.
  • synonyms: argue, reason
• Have an argument about something.
  • synonyms: argue, contend, debate, fence
• Give evidence of.
  • usage: "The evidence argues for your claim"; "The results indicate the need for more work"
  • synonyms: argue, indicate