Synonyms of butt heads

butt heads

phrase

as in argue

to express different opinions about something often angrily

Our boss tries not to schedule Rosie and Mark for the same shifts, since the two often butt heads.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of butt heads

Acclivus also butted heads with former Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s administration over CVI funding — a feud that Regan readily noted. — Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026

In this pivotal Netflix miniseries, sisters Devon and Simone butt heads over the care of and responsibility for their father, Bruce. — Sherri Gordon, Parents, 6 Aug. 2026

However, the pair has also butted heads in the past with their respective styles. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026

Everyone seems to be getting along except for Andriy and Bobby, who are already butting heads with Jude caught in the middle. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 July 2026