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      Quarrel

      /ˈkwɒr.əl/

      Meaning & Definition

      noun
      an angry argument or disagreement.
      The quarrel between the two friends lasted for hours.
      a cause of dispute or argument.
      The quarrel over money led to a rift in the family.
      verb
      to have an angry argument or disagreement.
      They often quarrel over trivial matters.
      to disagree or dispute something.
      He did not want to quarrel with his boss about the decision.

      Etymology

      Middle English: from Old French 'carrere', from Latin 'quadrāri', meaning 'to square up'.

      Common Phrases and Expressions

      to have a quarrel:
      To engage in an argument or dispute.
      quarrel with someone:
      To have an argument with someone.
      make up after a quarrel:
      To reconcile after an argument.

      Related Words

      disagreement
      A failure to agree or reach a common understanding.
      argument
      A reason or set of reasons given in support of an idea or action.
      conflict
      A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one.

      Slang Meanings

      Throw down
      They decided to throw down over a small issue.
      Beef
      They’ve got beef after that last quarrel.