Synonyms of squabbles

squabbles 1 of 2

noun

plural of squabble

as in disputes

an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions

frightened by noise of the squabble, the cat hid under the couch

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disputes
• quarrels
• disagreements
• altercations
• controversies
• fights
• bickers
• arguments
• misunderstandings
• brawls
• spats
• skirmishes
• wrangles
• feuds
• tiffs
• imbroglios
• disputations
• clashes
• contretemps
• rows
• debates
• differences
• fallings-out
• donnybrooks
• tussles
• battles royal
• cross fires
• scraps
• rhubarbs
• hassles
• kickups
• argle-bargles
• tangles
• set-tos
• vendettas
• argy-bargies
• protests
• contentions
• objections
• run-ins
• protestations
• dissensions
• attacks
• fisticuffs
• logomachies
• catfights
• melees
• affrays
• fracases
• fusses
• frays
• free-for-alls

squabbles

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of squabble

as in bickers

to express different opinions about something often angrily

the children squabbled loudly over who got to play with the toy first

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bickers
• quarrels
• fights
• argues
• disputes
• clashes
• brawls
• wrangles
• debates
• spats
• tiffs
• rows
• quibbles
• hassles
• scraps
• controverts
• falls out
• jars
• locks horns
• brabbles
• discusses
• altercates
• argufies
• bandies words
• mixes it up
• butts heads
• contests
• challenges
• dares
• contends
• protests
• tangles
• fusses
• objects
• defies
• cavils
• nitpicks
• kicks
• considers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• agrees
• accepts
• coexists
• consents
• gets along
• concurs
• assents

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of squabbles

Noun

The visit was touch-and-go for weeks as negotiations about security and accommodations hinted at ongoing squabbles. — Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 24 July 2026

They are hired hands and stewards of other people’s capital, with no desire to becoming embroiled in internecine squabbles between clashing advocates, parochial activists, and plain opportunists latching on to the moment. — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 28 June 2026

Be patient with kids and romantic partners, because squabbles might arise. — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 26 June 2026

And yes, none of this has been traditional in terms of politics, besides the ongoing squabbles between certain politicians, boosters and commissioners from the two biggest conferences in college athletics. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026

Could the modern classic sitcom about a group of disgruntled office workers' love affairs, friendships, falling outs, and petty squabbles be made today? — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026

Rice’s attorney argued that prosecutors were unable to prove Rice’s whereabouts at the time of the murder and that their roommate squabbles were not significant enough for Rice to kill her. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026

But kids are fickle creatures, and eventually got bored of those Eternian squabbles. — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 1 June 2026

While passage of a budget is considered virtually inevitable despite internal squabbles, legislative action on a measure to keep the Bears from moving to Hammond, Indiana, is still being negotiated to satisfy a variety of interests. — Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2026