fall·ing-out
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plural fallings-out or falling-outs
Definition of falling-out
: an instance of falling out : quarrel
had a falling-out with his parents
Synonyms for falling-out
Synonyms
- altercation,
- argle-bargle
- [chiefly British],
- argument,
- argy-bargy
- [chiefly British],
- battle royal,
- bicker,
- brawl,
- contretemps,
- controversy,
- cross fire,
- disagreement,
- dispute,
- donnybrook,
- fight,
- hassle,
- imbroglio,
- kickup,
- misunderstanding,
- quarrel,
- rhubarb,
- row,
- scrap,
- set-to,
- spat,
- squabble,
- tiff,
- wrangle
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“Falling-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/falling-out. Accessed 15 Jun. 2021.
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falling-out
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English Language Learners Definition of falling-out
: a serious argument or disagreement
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The first known use of falling-out was in 1568
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