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ARGY-BARGY Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word argy-bargy. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word argy-bargy. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for ARGY-BARGY

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altercation
nounn
noun

• noisy quarrel

bickering
nounn
noun

• a quarrel about petty points

clash
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a loud resonant repeating noise

• a state of conflict between persons

• a state of conflict between colors

• a minor short-term fight

verb

• crash together with violent impact

• be incompatible; be or come into conflict

• disagree violently

confrontation
nounn
noun

• a bold challenge

• discord resulting from a clash of ideas or opinions

• a hostile disagreement face-to-face

• the act of hostile groups opposing each other

• a focussed comparison; bringing together for a careful comparison

disagreement
nounn
noun

• a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters

• a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions

• the speech act of disagreeing or arguing or disputing

dispute
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a disagreement or argument about something important

• coming into conflict with

verb

• take exception to

• have a disagreement over something

quarrel
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an angry dispute

• an arrow that is shot from a crossbow; has a head with four edges

verb

• have a disagreement over something

spat
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a quarrel about petty points

• a cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles

• a young oyster or other bivalve

verb

• come down like raindrops

• become permanently attached

• strike with a sound like that of falling rain

• clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval

• engage in a brief and petty quarrel

• spawn

• clap one's hands together

squabble
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a quarrel about petty points

verb

• argue over petty things

tiff
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a quarrel about petty points

argle-bargle
nounn
noun

• a verbal dispute; a wrangling argument

Best Hypernyms For ARGY-BARGY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for argy-bargy, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
arguing argument contention contestation controversy disceptation disputation tilt

Alternatives for ALTERCATION

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