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Definition of Quarrel
1. Verb. Have a disagreement over something. "Sam wants to quarrel with Sue "; "These two fellows are always scrapping over something"
Generic synonyms: Argue, Contend, Debate, Fence
Specialized synonyms: Brawl, Wrangle, Spat, Polemicise, Polemicize, Polemise, Polemize, Fall Out
Derivative terms: Disputant, Disputation, Disputation, Disputative, Dispute, Dispute, Quarreler, Quarreller, Scrap, Scrapper
2. Noun. An angry dispute. "They had words"
Generic synonyms: Conflict, Difference, Difference Of Opinion, Dispute
Specialized synonyms: Affray, Altercation, Fracas, Bicker, Bickering, Fuss, Pettifoggery, Spat, Squabble, Tiff, Bust-up
Derivative terms: Wrangle
3. Noun. An arrow that is shot from a crossbow; has a head with four edges.
Definition of Quarrel
1. n. An arrow for a crossbow; -- so named because it commonly had a square head.
2. n. 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.
3. v. i. To violate concord or agreement; to have a difference; to fall out; to be or become antagonistic.
4. v. t. To quarrel with.
5. n. One who quarrels or wrangles; one who is quarrelsome.
Definition of Quarrel
1. Noun. A verbal dispute or heated argument. ¹
2. Noun. A ground of dispute; a complaint ¹
3. Verb. To disagree. ¹
4. Verb. To contend, argue strongly, squabble. ¹
5. Verb. To find fault. ¹
6. Noun. A diamond-shaped piece of coloured glass forming part of a stained glass window. ¹
7. Noun. A square tile; quarry tile ¹
8. Noun. A square-headed arrow for a crossbow. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Quarrel
1. to engage in an angry dispute [v -RELED, -RELING, -RELS or -RELLED, -RELLING, -RELS]