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Quarrel (Noun)

Meaning 1

An arrow that is shot from a crossbow; has a head with four edges.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Meaning 2

An angry dispute; "they had a quarrel"; "they had words".

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

  • The neighbors had a quarrel over the noise level that lasted for days.
  • The couple had a heated quarrel in the restaurant that ended with them storming out.
  • The quarrel between the two brothers had been simmering for years, but finally came to a head at the family reunion.
  • After the quarrel, the two friends didn't speak to each other for months.
  • The politician's quarrel with the media led to a heated exchange on live television.

Synonyms

  • Words
  • Wrangle
  • Run-in
  • Dustup
  • Row

Hypernyms

  • Difference
  • Conflict
  • Difference Of Opinion

Hyponyms

  • Bickering
  • Fuss
  • Pettifoggery
  • Spat
  • Fracas
  • Tiff
  • Altercation
  • Squabble

Related Words

  • Quarrel (verb)
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