heated argument

collocation in English

meaningsofheatedandargument

These words are often used together. Click on the links below to explore the meanings. Or,see other collocations withargument.
heated
adjective
uk
/ˈhiː.tɪd/us
/ˈhiː.t̬ɪd/
made hot ...
See more atheated
argument
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˈɑːɡ.jə.mənt/us
/ˈɑːrɡ.jə.mənt/
a disagreement, or the process ...
See more atargument

(Definition ofheatedandargumentfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofheated argument

These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors.
Do you think two people having aheatedargumentthink about what they are saying beforehand?
From theCambridge English Corpus
Ever got into aheatedargumentwhile drinking?
From theCambridge English Corpus
Here again, it is not because private discussions never involve contestation or persuasion andheatedargument, but rather it is because close relationships afford individuals more flexibility in their responses.
From theCambridge English Corpus
Earlier today there was aheatedargumentabout land and homes.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
Another matter on which we engaged in long andheatedargumentwas compensation.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
That was the objection taken by some of us, and there was aheatedargumentabout it.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
Therefore, what we desire above all things is a prompt, settlement of this question and one which will provoke noheatedargument.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
The welfare of animals is an emotive subject at any time in this country, with muchheatedargumentgenerated on both sides.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
There was a littleheatedargumentupon this point.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
After the two get into aheatedargument, they decide to go their separate ways.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
He got his wish, after aheatedargument.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
In autumn 1938, however, he broke up with them after aheatedargumentabout the threat of war.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
Tevye whispers to one of the men that it was really twelve years old, thus starting theheatedargumentagain.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
She leaves him after they have aheatedargument.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
They get into aheatedargumentand he leaves.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
There was muchheatedargumentover what those specifics should be.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
Theirheatedargumentturns to passion, and they give in to their feelings and make love.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
During this period, their friendship was almost ended after aheatedargument.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
The two start aheatedargumentover the phone.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
Aheatedargumenttakes place between meesha and bano.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors.
Want to learn more?
Go to the definition ofheated
Go to the definition ofargument
See other collocations withargument