quarrel

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Synonyms: quarre, quarrell, quadrel

Antonyms: quarre, quarrell, quadrel

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Noun

1. A dispute or heated argument (especially one that is verbal).
   • We got into a silly quarrel about what food to order.
2. 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 few customers in the shop had some quarrels with us, so we called for the manager.
   • I have no quarrel with her; it’s her partner whom I dislike.
3. A propensity to quarrel; quarrelsomeness.

Verb

1. To argue fiercely; to contend; to squabble; to cease to be on friendly terms, to fall out.
2. To find fault; to cavil.
   • to quarrel with one’s lot
3. Followed by at: to disagree with; to take offence.
4. To argue or squabble with (someone).

Noun

1. 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.
2. A diamond- or square-shaped piece of glass forming part of a lattice window.
3. A square tile; a quarry tile; such tiles collectively.
4. A cutting tool or chisel with a diamond- or square-shaped end.
5. A small square-shaped opening in window tracery.

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