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powerful argument

[ˈpaʊ.ər.fəl ˈɑr.ɡju.mənt]
noun phrasepl: powerful arguments
argumento poderoso
1. A compelling, convincing, or forceful line of reasoning that effectively persuades or demonstrates a point
Her powerful argument about climate change swayed the entire committee.
Seu argumento poderoso sobre mudanças climáticas convenceu toda a comissão.
2. A strong evidence-based or logically sound statement presented to support a position
The lawyer presented a powerful argument in defense of his client.
O advogado apresentou um argumento poderoso em defesa de seu cliente.
Synonyms
compelling argumentconvincing argumentstrong argumentforceful argumentcogent argumentpersuasive argument
Antonyms
weak argumentunconvincing argumentfeeble argumentineffective argument

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
argumento poderoso
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
argumento bem fundamentado
Alternative phrasing emphasizing solid foundation
Portugal
argumento poderoso
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

make a powerful argument
present a powerful argument
have a powerful argument
put forth a powerful argument
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