QUARREL (WITH) Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

quarrel (with)

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Definition of quarrel (with)

as in to object (to)

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The Eiffel Tower in Paris was closed on Monday as employees went on strike to protest claims female colleagues were told to stay out of sight during a visit by a Hindu religious group, drawing criticism from French politicians.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026
Dozens protested the bar’s liquor license renewal, citing noise from live entertainment and overcapacity crowds outside the property.

— Christopher Scarglato, Baltimore Sun, 8 Sep. 2026

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