quarrel (Meaning)
quarrel (n)
an angry dispute
an arrow that is shot from a crossbow; has a head with four edges
quarrel (v)
have a disagreement over something
quarrel (n.)
An arrow for a crossbow; -- so named because it commonly had a square head.
Any small square or quadrangular member
A square of glass, esp. when set diagonally.
A small opening in window tracery, of which the cusps, etc., make the form nearly square.
A square or lozenge-shaped paving tile.
A glazier's diamond.
A four-sided cutting tool or chisel having a diamond-shaped end.
A breach of concord, amity, or obligation; a falling out; a difference; a disagreement; an antagonism in opinion, feeling, or conduct; esp., an angry dispute, contest, or strife; a brawl; an altercation; as, he had a quarrel with his father about expenses.
Ground of objection, dislike, difference, or hostility; cause of dispute or contest; occasion of altercation.
Earnest desire or longing.
One who quarrels or wrangles; one who is quarrelsome.
quarrel (v. i.)
To violate concord or agreement; to have a difference; to fall out; to be or become antagonistic.
To dispute angrily, or violently; to wrangle; to scold; to altercate; to contend; to fight.
To find fault; to cavil; as, to quarrel with one's lot.
quarrel (v. t.)
To quarrel with.
To compel by a quarrel; as, to quarrel a man out of his estate or rights.
Synonyms & Antonyms of quarrel
quarrel Sentence Examples
- Sarah and John had a quarrel over who forgot to lock the front door last night.
- The quarrel between the neighboring families stemmed from a dispute over a shared fence.
- Despite their love for each other, Tom and Lisa occasionally had a quarrel about household chores.
- The quarrel between the students erupted into a full-blown argument during recess.
- It was difficult to concentrate on work with the constant quarrel happening in the adjacent office.
- The quarrel between the two political parties dominated the headlines for weeks.
- Even the smallest misunderstandings could lead to a quarrel between siblings.
- The quarrel between the coach and the player disrupted the team's unity.
- It was evident from their raised voices that a quarrel was taking place next door.
- The quarrel between the business partners threatened to dissolve their longstanding partnership.
FAQs About the word quarrel
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agree, agree, coexist, coexist, get along, concur, accept, accept, concur,get along
Sarah and John had a quarrel over who forgot to lock the front door last night.
The quarrel between the neighboring families stemmed from a dispute over a shared fence.
Despite their love for each other, Tom and Lisa occasionally had a quarrel about household chores.
The quarrel between the students erupted into a full-blown argument during recess.
