quarrel

[ˈkwɒrəl]

quarrel Definition

• 1. an angry argument or disagreement between people, often about a trivial matter
• 2. a reason for disagreement or complaint

Using quarrel: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "quarrel" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  They had a quarrel over who should pay the bill.

• Example

  The couple had a quarrel and stopped talking to each other.

• Example

  The quarrel between the two neighbors escalated into a physical fight.

• Example

  The quarrel was settled when they agreed to split the cost.

quarrel Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for quarrel

• argument
• dispute
• fight
• row
• spat

Antonyms for quarrel

• agreement
• harmony

Idioms Using quarrel

• have a quarrel with someone

  to have an argument or disagreement with someone

  Example

  I had a quarrel with my sister over the phone last night.

• make up a quarrel

  to resolve a disagreement or argument with someone

  Example

  They made up their quarrel and became friends again.

• take up the quarrel

  to continue a dispute or argument that someone else has started

  Example

  He took up the quarrel with his boss that his coworker had started.

Phrases with quarrel

• pick a quarrel

  to deliberately start an argument or disagreement

  Example

  He always tries to pick a quarrel with his coworkers.

• quarrel of lovers

  a minor disagreement or argument between romantic partners that is quickly resolved

  Example

  Their quarrel of lovers was over in a matter of minutes.

• family quarrel

  a disagreement or argument between family members

  Example

  The family quarrel was resolved after a long discussion.

Origins of quarrel

from Old French 'querele', meaning 'complaint'

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Summary: quarrel in Brief

The term 'quarrel' [ˈkwɒrəl] refers to an angry argument or disagreement between people, often about a trivial matter. It can also denote a reason for disagreement or complaint. Examples include 'They had a quarrel over who should pay the bill.' and 'The quarrel between the two neighbors escalated into a physical fight.' Phrases like 'pick a quarrel' and idioms like 'make up a quarrel' extend the concept of quarrel into deliberate actions and resolutions.