quarrel

noun (1)

Save Word

quar·rel | \ ˈkwȯr(-ə)l

, ˈkwär(-ə)l

Definition of quarrel

(Entry 1 of 3)

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

quarrel

noun (2)

Definition of quarrel (Entry 2 of 3)

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

2 : a usually verbal conflict between antagonists : altercation

quarrel

verb

quarreled or quarrelled; quarreling or quarrelling

Definition of quarrel (Entry 3 of 3)

intransitive verb

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

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

Other Words from quarrel Synonyms Choose the Right Synonym More Example Sentences Learn More About quarrel

Choose the Right Synonym for quarrel

Noun (2)

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

Examples of quarrel in a Sentence

Verb The children quarrel all the time. She and her husband are always quarreling about money. I don't want to quarrel with you.

History and Etymology for quarrel

Noun (1)

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

Noun (2)

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