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Quarrel Definition & Meaning

quarrel
noun
  1. an angry dispute; "they had a quarrel"; "they had words"
  2. an arrow that is shot from a crossbow; has a head with four edges
verb
  1. have a disagreement over something; "We quarreled over the question as to who discovered America"; "These two fellows are always scrapping over something"

"Quarrel" in song lyrics

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  • "No confrontation or quarrel"
    Fatal Hussein — Friday
  • "They quite forgot their quarrel."
    Tweedledum and Tweedledee

Usage tips for "quarrel"

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Frequently asked questions

What does quarrel mean?
an angry dispute; "they had a quarrel"; "they had words" an arrow that is shot from a crossbow; has a head with four edges have a disagreement over something; "We quarreled over the question as to who discovered America"; "These two fellows are always scrapping over something"
What part of speech is quarrel?
Quarrel is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does quarrel have?
Quarrel has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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