QUARREL: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for QUARREL?

Need another word that means the same as “quarrel”? Find 50 synonyms and 30 related words for “quarrel” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Quarrel” are: dustup, row, run-in, words, wrangle, argument, fight, disagreement, difference of opinion, dissension, altercate, argufy, dispute, scrap, argue, have a fight, have a row, disagree, fail to agree, differ, be at odds, have a misunderstanding, be at variance, fall out, find fault with, fault, criticize, argue against, argue with, object to, be hostile to, censure, condemn, be against, be anti, oppose, be in opposition to, take exception to, attack, take issue with, find lacking, pick holes in, impugn, contradict, rebut, complain about, cavil at, carp at

Quarrel as a Noun

Definitions of "Quarrel" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “quarrel” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• An arrow that is shot from a crossbow; has a head with four edges.
• An angry dispute.
• A heated argument or disagreement, typically about a trivial issue and between people who are usually on good terms.
• A reason for disagreement with a person, group, or principle.

Synonyms of "Quarrel" as a noun (10 Words)

argument	An independent variable associated with a function or proposition and determining its value For example in the expression y F x x the arguments of the function F are x and x and the value is y. I ve had an argument with my father.
difference of opinion	The quality of being unlike or dissimilar.
disagreement	A conflict of people’s opinions or actions or characters. Disagreement between the results of the two assessments.
dissension	Disagreement that leads to discord. The mill was the cause of a dissension in 1620.
dustup	An angry dispute.
fight	The inclination or ability to fight or struggle. There was fighting in the streets.
row	The act of rowing as a sport. A mackerel sky filled with rows of clouds.
run-in	An angry dispute.
words	Words making up the dialogue of a play. He has a gift for words.
wrangle	A dispute or argument, typically one that is long and complicated. An insurance wrangle is holding up compensation payments.

Usage Examples of "Quarrel" as a noun

• They had a quarrel.
• We have no quarrel with the people of the country, only with the dictator.
• She made the mistake of picking a quarrel with John.

Quarrel as a Verb

Definitions of "Quarrel" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “quarrel” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Take exception to or disagree with (something.
• Complain or scold someone.
• Have a disagreement over something.
• Have a heated argument or disagreement.

Synonyms of "Quarrel" as a verb (40 Words)

altercate	Dispute or argue noisily and publicly.
argue	Present reasons and arguments. He argued for extra resources.
argue against	Give evidence of.
argue with	Have an argument about something.
argufy	Present reasons and arguments. It won t do to argufy I tell you.
attack	Attack someone physically or emotionally. In February the Germans attacked Verdun.
be against	Have an existence, be extant.
be anti	Have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun.
be at odds	Work in a specific place, with a specific subject, or in a specific function.
be at variance	Spend or use time.
be hostile to	Spend or use time.
be in opposition to	Represent, as of a character on stage.
carp at	Raise trivial objections.
cavil at	Raise trivial objections.
censure	Rebuke formally. The company was heavily censured by inspectors from the Department of Trade.
complain about	Express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness.
condemn	Prove or show to be guilty or unsatisfactory. She could see in his eyes that her stumble had condemned her.
contradict	Be in contradiction with. He did not contradict what he said last week.
criticize	Indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way. The paper criticized the new movie.
differ	Be of different opinions. These two tests differ in only one respect.
disagree	(of food, climate, or an experience) have an adverse effect on. The results disagree with the findings reported so far.
dispute	Have a disagreement over something. The estate disputes that it is responsible for the embankment.
fail to agree	Fall short in what is expected.
fall out	Assume a disappointed or sad expression.
fault	Of a rock formation be broken by a fault or faults. The people of Caesarea faulted greatly when they called King Herod a god.
fight	Fight against or resist strongly. I will fight for a fairer society.
find fault with	Decide on and make a declaration about.
find lacking	Obtain through effort or management.
have a fight	Have a personal or business relationship with someone.
have a misunderstanding	Cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition.
have a row	Have as a feature.
impugn	Dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of (a statement or motive); call into question. The father does not impugn her capacity as a good mother.
object to	Be averse to or express disapproval of.
oppose	Set into opposition or rivalry. The board opposed his motion.
pick holes in	Pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion.
rebut	Prove to be false or incorrect. But he their sharp assault right boldly did rebut.
row	Propel with oars. Row the boat across the lake.
scrap	Make into scrap or refuse. A bold decision was taken to scrap existing plant.
take exception to	Serve oneself to, or consume regularly.
take issue with	Make use of or accept for some purpose.

Usage Examples of "Quarrel" as a verb

• He will quarrel like hell if he see black pods on the trees.
• We quarreled over the question as to who discovered America.
• Some people quarrel with this approach.
• Stop quarrelling with your sister.

Associations of "Quarrel" (30 Words)

affray	An instance of group fighting in a public place that disturbs the peace. A person guilty of affray.
altercation	Noisy quarrel. I had an altercation with the ticket collector.
argue	Give evidence of. She was too tired to argue the point.
argument	An independent variable associated with a function or proposition and determining its value For example in the expression y F x x the arguments of the function F are x and x and the value is y. The editor added the argument to the poem.
bicker	Argue about petty and trivial matters. The restless wheels whose flashing spokes bicker and burn.
contention	Heated disagreement. The captured territory was the main area of contention between the two countries.
contentious	(of a person) given to provoking argument. A contentious issue.
contentiousness	An inclination to be quarrelsome and contentious.
controversy	A contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement. The announcement ended a protracted controversy.
counterattack	Make a counterattack.
debate	Argue with one another. There has been much debate about prices.
declamatory	Vehement or impassioned in expression. A long declamatory speech.
disagreement	The speech act of disagreeing or arguing or disputing. There was some disagreement about the details.
discord	Lack of agreement or harmony between things. A prosperous family who showed no signs of discord.
discussion	The action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or to exchange ideas. We had a good discussion.
disproof	A set of facts that prove that something is untrue. The answer ought to turn on considerations that are susceptible to verification or disproof.
disputatious	Inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits. A disputatious lawyer.
dispute	Coming into conflict with. An industrial dispute.
enthuse	Utter with enthusiasm. Public art is a tonic that can enthuse alienated youth.
gainsay	Speak against or oppose (someone. None could gainsay her.
hassel	Norwegian chemist noted for his research on organic molecules (1897-1981.
hotspot	A small area with a relatively high temperature in comparison to its surroundings. Fire engines were required to visit the scene again last night after hotspots appeared to be in danger of re igniting.
impugn	Dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of (a statement or motive); call into question. The father does not impugn her capacity as a good mother.
quarrelsome	Given to or characterized by quarrelling. A moody quarrelsome man.
refutable	Able to be refuted.
refute	Overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof. A spokesman totally refuted the allegation of bias.
rivalry	The act of competing as for profit or a prize. There always has been intense rivalry between the clubs.
row	The act of rowing as a sport. Visualize the subject in the form of a sheet of paper divided into columns and rows.
squabble	A noisy quarrel about something trivial. Family squabbles.
wrangle	A dispute or argument, typically one that is long and complicated. Wrangle horses.