quarrel
12 synonyms for quarrel, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An angry argument or dispute, especially between people who know each other.
Synonyms
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
An angry argument or dispute, especially between people who know each other.
“The neighbors had a quarrel over the fence line.”
How to use quarrel
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
have a quarrel
quarrel with someone
pick a quarrel
Etymology
From Old French querele, "complaint, dispute," from Latin querela, "complaint," ultimately from queri, "to complain."
Full origin of quarrel →Frequently asked questions
What does “quarrel” mean?
The word “quarrel” means an angry argument or dispute, especially between people who know each other. In plain terms, a heated disagreement, or the act of having one.
How do you pronounce “quarrel”?
“Quarrel” is pronounced KWORL (/ˈkwɔɹəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “quarrel” in a sentence?
Here is “quarrel” used in a sentence: “The neighbors had a quarrel over the fence line.”
What part of speech is “quarrel”?
Depending on how it is used, “quarrel” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “quarrel” come from?
The word “quarrel” comes from Latin. From Old French querele, "complaint, dispute," from Latin querela, "complaint," ultimately from queri, "to complain.".
Is “quarrel” a common word?
“Quarrel” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “quarrel” have?
“Quarrel” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an angry argument or dispute, especially between people who know each other.
