Synonyms for "Hit"
General:
* Strike
* Smack
* Bash
* Whack
* Punch
* Thump
* Slam
* Bump
* Knock
* Tap
* Slap
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More specific:
* Impact: (if talking about a collision)
* Attack: (if used in a violent context)
* Strike: (if referring to a successful blow)
* Score: (if referring to a successful shot in sports)
* Land: (if referring to a successful shot or hit)
* Reach: (if talking about achieving a goal)
Figuratively:
* Affect: (impact emotionally)
* Sicken: (affect negatively)
* Inspire: (affect positively)
* Hit home: (have a strong impact)
* Come across: (make a strong impression)
Synonyms for "Argue"
General:
* Debate
* Discuss
* Dispute
* Quarrel
* Contend
* Bicker
* Squabble
* Wrangl
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More specific:
* Reason: (to use logic to support a point)
* Plead: (to make a passionate argument)
* Advocate: (to publicly support a cause)
* Contend: (to assert a claim)
* Rebut: (to argue against a point)
* Refute: (to prove a point incorrect)
* Confront: (to challenge directly)
Figuratively:
* Imply: (to suggest a point indirectly)
* Convince: (to successfully persuade someone)
* Persuade: (to cause someone to change their mind)
* Negotiate: (to discuss terms of an agreement)
* Bargain: (to negotiate a price)
Remember that the best synonym will depend on the specific context of the sentence.