BICKER Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈbi-kər

Definition of bicker

as in quarrel

an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions after a prolonged bicker, they finally managed to find a movie that both of them were interested in seeing

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verb

as in to argue

to express different opinions about something often angrily if you two don't stop bickering about where to go to eat, we're not going out at all!

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But Tilly and Gershon playfully bickered onstage as the former remembered things slightly differently, with Tilly saying the problem had more to do with a shot of her hand on Gershon's crotch that was deemed too realistic. — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 8 June 2026 While the concrete cured, the starting eight matches of the first-ever World Cup were relocated to Pocitos and Gran Parque Central, the home grounds of capital rivals Peñarol and Nacional, who'd been bickering since their first meeting in July 1900. — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026 SpaceX and the Pentagon have been bickering about the price of using Starshield satellite service during the Iran war, according to a Reuters report published today. — ArsTechnica, 26 May 2026 Whereas The Late Show’s prior steward, David Letterman, was happier to playfully bicker with guests, his successor took a surprisingly heady path. — David Sims, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for bicker

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Noun

The victim got into a quarrel inside Bob’s Classic Barber Shop on Albany Ave.

— Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 10 June 2026
Rounding out the top five names were seven write-in votes for the Sacramento Capitals or Capitols — which could be nicknamed the Caps to avoid quarrels over the spelling — and six votes for the Sacramento Stingers or Sting, referencing the collegiate Sacramento State Hornets.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026

Definition of quarrel

Verb

The defense had argued to delay the hearing, saying in court filings this spring the high volume of discovery meant Robinson’s attorneys would be unable to adequately prepare.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Proponents argue recordings would solve a long-standing crisis that leaves many proceedings with no verbatim record.

— Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

Definition of argue

Noun

According to the Daily Mail, Baldoni and Swift actually communicated after the end of his dispute with Lively, and the two now share a code word when talking about the issue.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 13 July 2026
The agreement resolve some disputes as state regulators continue hearing evidence that will determine what millions of customers ultimately pay for electricity.

— Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2026

Definition of dispute

Noun

Rather, the point would be to convert disagreements regarding biodiversity into guidance for ongoing experimentation.

— Taylor Dotson, Scientific American, 10 July 2026
His comments broadened the debate beyond Machado’s individual case, framing the controversy as one involving fundamental civil liberties rather than simply a political disagreement over the opposition leader’s role during the disaster response.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026

Definition of disagreement

Verb

Mulroney, Ackerman, Snow, and Newman turn this story of spatting WAGS into an explosive, addictive watch.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2025
Preparation has cultural and regional variations, but the seed is usually chewed with slaked lime and betel leaves, and chewing releases a red juice that's often then spat out.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Aug. 2025

Definition of spat

Noun

The altercation between Adebayo and Herro was sparked by recent comments apparently made by Herro on social media critiquing Adebayo and also showing some resentment toward Adebayo.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
Sometime after the altercation, the deceased male and another unknown man saw the shooter in the food court and attacked him.

— Alysia Burgio, CBS News, 13 July 2026

Definition of altercation

Verb

The actor ended up calling attention to his own hat after squabbling with cast member Sarah Sherman — who, to match the country singer's vibe, pulled up in a cowboy hat, leaving Gosling as the odd man out.

— Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
With supply shrinking, the states continue squabbling.

— Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 26 June 2026

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