Quarrel
A heated argument or disagreement between people; to quarrel means to engage in such an argument.
nounQuarrel
A heated argument or disagreement between people; to quarrel means to engage in such an argument.
nounImagine This
Two neighbors stand at a fence on a rainy afternoon, voices rising over a petty dispute about property lines, until a mediator arrives to help them cool down.
Sounds Like
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Looks Like
altercation, argument
Remember This
Quarrel is commonly between people who know each other (often relatives or friends); it can also be used as a verb meaning to argue.
Other Forms
Connect With
dispute, argument, altercation, wrangle, feud
Note
Quarrel implies a heated, personal dispute rather than a casual disagreement. Use quarrel to describe a specific heated argument; use argue or discuss for more neutral or general conversations.