English dictionary

quarrel

/'kw/O/r/@/l/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

an angry dispute

noun.communication

Examples
They had a quarrel.

Synonyms dustup row run-in words wrangle

Source: WordNet 3.0
an arrow that is shot from a crossbow; has a head with four edges

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
An arrow for a crossbow; -- so named because it commonly had a square head.

noun

Source: webster1913
A breach of concord, amity, or obligation; a falling out; a difference; a disagreement; an antagonism in opinion, feeling, or conduct; esp., an angry dispute, contest, or strife; a brawl; an altercation; as, he had a <i>quarrel</i> with his father about expenses.

noun

Source: webster1913
One who quarrels or wrangles; one who is quarrelsome.

noun

Source: webster1913

have a disagreement over something

verb.communication

Examples
We quarreled over the question as to who discovered America.

Synonyms altercate argufy dispute scrap

Source: WordNet 3.0
To violate concord or agreement; to have a difference; to fall out; to be or become antagonistic.

verb

Source: webster1913
To quarrel with.

verb

Source: webster1913