| Bickers |
| Debates |
| Contends |
| Quarrels |
| Maintains |
| Squabbles |
| Has a debate |
| Makes a case |
| Makes a point |
| Contests a case |
| Pleads in court |
| Has words (with) |
| Squabbles (with) |
| Makes ones case |
| States one's case |
| Defends one's side |
| Puts forth, as a case |
| Participates in a debate |
| Doesn't let the issue die |