quarrel
An angry argument between people.
quarrel in a sentence
- The sisters had a quarrel over whose turn it was on the swing.
- A quarrel broke out between the pirates over who should carry the treasure map.
Try an 11+ style question
Verbal reasoning papers often ask about a word like this.
Which word is closest in meaning to quarrel?
- Atruce
- Bargument
- Cagreement
- Dpeace
Show the answer
B: argument. The other three mean the opposite of quarrel.
Which word is most nearly opposite in meaning to quarrel?
- Aagreement
- Bfight
- Crow
- Dargument
Show the answer
A: agreement. The other three mean nearly the same as quarrel.
Words that mean something similar
argument, row, fight
Words that mean the opposite
agreement, peace, truce
Careful: quarrel is not feud
A quarrel is one angry argument. A feud is a bitter quarrel that goes on and on. Read why children mix them up.
More words about speech & sound
- query: A question, especially one asking for information.
- quibble: To argue about tiny things that do not matter.
- ramble: To walk for pleasure, or to talk on and on without a clear point.
- rebuke: To speak sharply to someone because they have done something wrong.
- recite: To say something aloud from memory.
- reprimand: To tell someone off formally, especially as the person in charge.
- retort: To answer back quickly and sharply.
- reveal: To show or tell something that was hidden.
More words to explore
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