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Meaning
Noun
●
In Talking:
A
dispute
or
heated
argument
(especially one that is verbal).
●
Often
preceded
by a form of to have: a
basis
or
ground
of
dispute
or
objection
; a
complaint
; also, a
feeling
or
situation
of
ill will
and
unhappiness
caused
by this.
●
A
propensity
to
quarrel
;
quarrel
someness.
●
In Archery & Talking:
An
arrow
or
bolt
for a
crossbow
or an
arbalest
(“a
late
, large type of
crossbow
”),
traditionally
with the
head
square
in its
cross
section.
●
In Architecture:
A
diamond
- or square-shaped
piece
of
glass
forming
part of a
lattice
window.
●
In Northern England English, Architecture & Talking:
A
square
tile
; a
quarry tile
; (uncountable) such
tile
s collectively.
●
A
cutting
tool
or
chisel
with a
diamond
- or square-shaped end.
●
In Architecture:
A small square-shaped
opening
in
window
tracery.
Verb
●
In Talking:
To
argue
fiercely
; to
contend
; to
squabble
; to
cease
to be on
friendly
terms, to
fall
out.
●
To
find fault
; to cavil.
●
In Talking:
Followed by at: to
disagree with
; to take offence.
●
In Scottish English & Talking:
To
argue
or
squabble
with (someone).
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
quarrel
English
querele
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
querella
Latin
queror
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Dispute
Quarrell
Carrel
Quarry
Barney
Brawl
Squabble
Related
Disagreement
Conflict
Grievance
Dispute
Feud
Tussle
Fight
Quibble
Confrontation
Clash
Struggle
Disagree
Fights
Battle
Tiff
Duel
Altercation
Affair
Debate
Misunderstanding
Bicker
Controversy
War
Converse
Conversation
Scuffle
Talk
Fighting
Grudge
Discord
Gripe
Encounter
Sympathize
Bargain
Speak
Rivalry
Cry
Flirt
Laugh
Joke
Wrestle
Contest
Rebel
Showdown
Tragedy
Bickering
Rift
Skirmish
Love Affair
Find Fault
Shouting Match
Civil War
Power Struggle
War Of Words
Bone To Pick
Fall In Love
More
Rhymes
Coral
Sorrel
Laurel
Quarrel
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