Argue and Discuss (Guest:Kenny)

argue= has several meanings... 'argue with' means speak angrily to each other about something.
discuss= when you discuss something, you talk about it from different points of view.

ex I usually argue with my husband when we don't discuss things.
I argue for the importance of ...

*note discuss is a false friend in some languages. "Discutir" in Spanish means argue

Yep, got it in one!

Arguement = Agressive discussion
Discussion = Topical chat, calm.

see post below, for a more accurate definition!

I disagree on the meaning of argument provided by Maj and Hitch. Argument doesn't necessarily mean heated or agressive discussion; it could mean, especially academically, prove one's point for dissention or disagreement. Evidences or credentials must back one's reasoning for one's argument to be more effective and persuasive.

But then don't rely on my explanation though because I

Jacko: You're completely right! It's implies aggression in contrast to the word discussion, but I incorrectly defined it.

If two people are having an argument: Then it seriously implies aggression. However, 'argument' is not necessarily aggressive at all, its use in English can imply aggression in certain phrases, but doesn't always.

Argument (Dictionary definition)

0My wife says I always argue, but she only ever discusses..... 0-