quar·rel
/ˈkwôrəl/
noun
a heated argument or disagreement, typically about a trivial issue and between people who are usually on good terms.
"she made the mistake of picking a quarrel with John"
synonyms: argument, row, fight, disagreement, difference of opinion, dissension, falling-out, dispute, disputation, contention, squabble, contretemps, clash, altercation, exchange, brawl, tussle, disturbance, conflict, affray, brouhaha, commotion, uproar, tumult, war of words, shouting match, fracas, feud, wrangle, tangle, misunderstanding, donnybrook, tiff, set-to, shindig, shindy, stand-up, run-in, spat, scrap, dust-up, ruction, barney, bunfight, ding-dong, bust-up, ruck, slanging match, afters, rammy, hassle, yike, broil, miff, tracasserie(s)
verb
have a heated argument or disagreement.
"stop quarreling with your sister"
synonyms: argue, have a row/fight, row, fight, disagree, fail to agree, differ, be at odds, have a misunderstanding, be at variance, fall out, dispute, bicker, squabble, brawl, chop logic, wrangle, spar, bandy words, cross swords, lock horns, be at each other's throats, be at loggerheads, scrap, argufy, spat, altercate
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May 24, 2024 · quarrel, wrangle, altercation, squabble mean a noisy dispute usually marked by anger. quarrel implies heated verbal contention, stressing ...
to disagree with someone in an angry, often loud way: We heard our neighbors quarreling about/over money.
verb (used without object) · to disagree angrily; squabble; wrangle. Synonyms: fight, brawl, argue, bicker · to end a friendship as a result of a disagreement.
To quarrel is to fight — but usually not physically. Quarreling is a fact of life, occurring between the best of friends, in the happiest of marriages, ...
quarrel in American English 1 · 1. a cause for dispute · 2. a dispute or disagreement, esp. one marked by anger and deep resentment · 3. a falling out; breaking ...
quarrel · to disagree angrily; squabble; wrangle. · to end a friendship as a result of a disagreement.
QUARREL Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster
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noun. Definition of quarrel. as in dispute. an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions a loud quarrel erupted at the next table over. dispute.
Verb edit · (intransitive, also figuratively) To argue fiercely; to contend; to squabble; to cease to be on friendly terms, to fall out. · (intransitive) To ...
QUARREL | definition in the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary
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to not disagree with someone or something: We have no quarrel with either of those ideas.
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QUARREL meaning: 1 : an angry argument or disagreement; 2 : a reason to disagree with or argue about something + with.
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