Synonyms for Quarrel

Definition of 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"

7 synonyms found

Writing tips for "quarrel"

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"Quarrel" in song lyrics

See how quarrel is used in real songs:

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

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