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noun quar·rel \ˈkwȯr(-ə)l, ˈkwär(-ə)l\

Definition of quarrel

  1. :  a square-headed bolt or arrow especially for a crossbow

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Origin and Etymology of quarrel

Middle English, from Anglo-French, square block of stone, bolt, from Vulgar Latin *quadrellum, diminutive of Latin quadrum square — more at quadrate

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quarrel

noun quar·rel

Definition of quarrel

  1. 1 :  a ground of dispute or complaint have no quarrel with a different approach

  2. 2 :  a usually verbal conflict between antagonists :  altercation

Origin and Etymology of quarrel

Middle English querele, from Anglo-French, from Latin querela grievance, complaint, from queri to complain

Synonym Discussion of quarrel

quarrel, wrangle, altercation, squabble mean a noisy dispute usually marked by anger. quarrel implies heated verbal contention, stressing strained or severed relations which may persist beyond the contention. a quarrel nearly destroyed the relationship wrangle suggests undignified and often futile disputation with a noisy insistence on differing opinions. wrangle interminably about small issues altercation implies fighting with words as the chief weapon, although it may also connote blows. a loud public altercation squabble stresses childish and unseemly dispute over petty matters, but it need not imply bitterness or anger. a brief squabble over what to do next
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quarrel

verb quar·rel

Definition of quarrel

quarreled

or

quarrelled

;

quarreling

or

quarrelling
  1. intransitive verb

  2. 1 :  to find fault many people quarrel with the idea — Johns Hopkins Magazine

  3. 2 :  to contend or dispute actively quarreled frequently with his superiors — London Calling

quarreler

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quarreller

noun

See quarrel defined for English-language learners

Examples of quarrel in a Sentence

  1. The children quarrel all the time.

  2. She and her husband are always quarreling about money.

  3. I don't want to quarrel with you.

First Known Use of quarrel

14th century

quarrel Synonyms

Synonyms
altercate, argufy, bicker, brabble, brawl, controvert, dispute, fall out, fight, hassle, jar, argue, quibble, row, scrap, spat, squabble, tiff, wrangle
Related Words
challenge, dare, defy; clash, contend, contest, tangle; cavil, fuss, nitpick; consider, debate, discuss; kick, object, protest
Near Antonyms
coexist, get along; accept, agree, assent, concur, consent

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QUARREL Defined for English Language Learners

quarrel

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Definition of quarrel for English Language Learners

  • : to argue about or disagree with something

QUARREL Defined for Kids

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quarrel

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noun quar·rel \ˈkwȯr-əl\

Definition of quarrel for Students

  1. 1 :  an angry argument or disagreement

  2. 2 :  a cause of disagreement or complaint I have no quarrel with your plan.

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quarrel

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verb quar·rel

Definition of quarrel for Students

quarreled

or

quarrelled

;

quarreling

or

quarrelling

  1. 1 :  to argue angrily

  2. 2 :  to find fault No one quarreled with his decision.

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