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QUARRELING Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word quarreling. (exact relations)
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altercation
nounn
noun

• noisy quarrel

arguing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

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

conflict
nounn
noun

• an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

• opposition between two simultaneous but incompatible feelings

• a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

• a state of opposition between persons or ideas or interests

• an incompatibility of dates or events

• opposition in a work of drama or fiction between characters or forces (especially an opposition that motivates the development of the plot)

• a disagreement or argument about something important

verb

• be in conflict

• go against, as of rules and laws

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

contention
nounn
noun

• a point asserted as part of an argument

• a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

• the act of competing as for profit or a prize

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

dissension
nounn
noun

• disagreement among those expected to cooperate

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

feud
nounn
noun

• a bitter quarrel between two parties

verb

• carry out a feud

fight
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

• the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

• an aggressive willingness to compete

• an intense verbal dispute

• a boxing or wrestling match

verb

• be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

• fight against or resist strongly

• make a strenuous or labored effort

• exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for

hostility
nounn
noun

• a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition

• a state of deep-seated ill-will

• the feeling of a hostile person

• violent action that is hostile and usually unprovoked

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

row
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an angry dispute

• an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

• a long continuous strip (usually running horizontally)

• (construction) a layer of masonry

• a linear array of numbers, letters, or symbols side by side

• a continuous chronological succession without an interruption

• the act of rowing as a sport

verb

• propel with oars

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

wrangle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an angry dispute

• an instance of intense argument (as in bargaining)

verb

• to quarrel noisily, angrily or disruptively

• herd and care for

Alternatives for ALTERCATION

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