Argumentative Language

noun a forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something

• The professor went on a lengthy diatribe about the flaws in the research methodology.
• My friend always goes off on a diatribe whenever politics is brought up.
• I can't stand listening to his diatribe about the new video game.
• Her diatribe against modern technology was like a storm of criticism.

verb past participle form of the verb 'persuade'

adjective describing someone who is not convinced or swayed by something

• Despite the convincing arguments presented by the defense attorney, the jury remained unpersuaded.
• I tried to convince him to come to the party, but he was completely unpersuaded.
• No matter how much I tried to sell him on the idea, he was just not feeling it - totally unpersuaded.
• Her heart was unpersuaded by his empty promises, knowing better than to trust him again.

adjective Characterized by or given to harsh, abusive language

• The politician's vituperative remarks towards his opponent were widely criticized.
• I can't believe how vituperative she was during the argument.
• Her vituperative rant was totally uncalled for.
• The vituperative storm of insults left him feeling emotionally battered.

conjunction used to introduce a statement that contrasts with a previous statement or situation

• The company's revenue increased by 10% this quarter, whereas expenses remained relatively stable.
• I prefer tea whereas my sister prefers coffee.
• I like to chill at home whereas my friends like to party.
• She was like a bright light in the darkness, whereas he was like a shadow lurking in the corner.

adverb in a manner that shows opposition or contrast

• The researcher presented the findings of the study adversatively, highlighting the limitations of the methodology.
• She argued with her friend adversatively, pointing out the flaws in their plan.
• He debated his opponent adversatively, shutting down their arguments with ease.
• The storm raged on adversatively, causing chaos and destruction in its path.