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- [kwawr-uh l, kwor-]
- /ˈkwɔr əl, ˈkwɒr-/
- /ˈkwɒr.əl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kwawr-uh l, kwor-]
- /ˈkwɔr əl, ˈkwɒr-/
Definitions of quarrel word
- noun quarrel a square-headed bolt or arrow, formerly used with a crossbow. 1
- noun quarrel Also, quarry. a small, square or diamond-shaped pane of glass, as used in latticed windows. 1
- noun quarrel any of various tools with pyramidal heads. 1
- verb without object quarrel to disagree angrily; squabble; wrangle. 1
- verb without object quarrel to end a friendship as a result of a disagreement. 1
- verb without object quarrel to make a complaint; find fault. 1
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Origin of quarrel
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English querele < Old French < Latin querēla, querella a complaint, derivative of querī to complain
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Parts of speech for Quarrel
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
quarrel popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for quarrel
noun quarrel
- squabble — to engage in a petty quarrel.
- argument — An argument is a statement or set of statements that you use in order to try to convince people that your opinion about something is correct.
- disagreement — the act, state, or fact of disagreeing.
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- wrangle — to argue or dispute, especially in a noisy or angry manner.
verb quarrel
- argue — If one person argues with another, they speak angrily to each other about something that they disagree about. You can also say that two people argue.
- fall out — an act or instance of falling or dropping from a higher to a lower place or position.
- disagree — to fail to agree; differ: The conclusions disagree with the facts. The theories disagree in their basic premises.
- bicker — When people bicker, they argue or quarrel about unimportant things.
- break with — to end a relationship or association with (someone or an organization or social group)
Antonyms for quarrel
noun quarrel
- reconciliation — an act of reconciling, as when former enemies agree to an amicable truce.
- accord — An accord between countries or groups of people is a formal agreement, for example to end a war.
- agreement — An agreement is a formal decision about future action which is made by two or more countries, groups, or people.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- concord — Concord is a state of peaceful agreement.
verb quarrel
- make up — the style or manner in which something is made; form; build.
- agree — If people agree with each other about something, they have the same opinion about it or say that they have the same opinion.
- concur — If one person concurs with another person, the two people agree. You can also say that two people concur.
- harmonise — to bring into harmony, accord, or agreement: to harmonize one's views with the new situation.
- harmonize — to bring into harmony, accord, or agreement: to harmonize one's views with the new situation.
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