Synonyms of bicker

bicker 1 of 2

noun

ˈbi-kər 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• quarrel
• dispute
• disagreement
• fight
• altercation
• controversy
• argument
• squabble
• brawl
• row
• spat
• wrangle
• misunderstanding
• feud
• disputation
• falling-out
• tiff
• debate
• skirmish
• clash
• contretemps
• set-to
• imbroglio
• battle royal
• cross fire
• rhubarb
• donnybrook
• tussle
• argy-bargy
• argle-bargle
• tangle
• scrap
• difference
• kickup
• hassle
• run-in
• protest
• contention
• logomachy
• vendetta
• objection
• attack
• protestation
• dissension
• fisticuffs
• catfight
• melee
• fuss
• fray
• fracas
• affray
• free-for-all

bicker

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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!

Synonyms & Similar Words

• argue
• quarrel
• fight
• spat
• squabble
• clash
• dispute
• brawl
• wrangle
• discuss
• debate
• controvert
• row
• quibble
• scrap
• fall out
• jar
• tiff
• hassle
• altercate
• mix it up
• argufy
• bandy words
• contend
• lock horns
• butt heads
• dare
• brabble
• contest
• challenge
• cavil
• tangle
• protest
• defy
• nitpick
• fuss
• object
• kick
• consider

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• agree
• get along
• coexist
• accept
• concur
• consent
• assent

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bicker

Verb

Hikers bicker over the exact definition, but the core idea is a continuous backpacking trip on a long trail. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026

Several weeks back, Clark and White were caught bickering during a timeout huddle against the expansion Portland Fire. — Candace Buckner, New York Times, 27 June 2026

The plot centers on bickering couple Joe and Angela, who invite their noisy upstairs neighbors, Hawk and Piña, for dinner. — Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

Unlike human siblings, barn owls apparently don’t bicker over such things as sharing, Conservation Biologist Joe Tomcho told The Charlotte Observer. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2026