HOW TO PRONOUNCE
quarrel
/ˈkwɔɹəl/
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What does quarrel mean?
noun
- A dispute or heated argument (especially one that is verbal).
- 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.
verb
- (figuratively) To argue fiercely; to contend; to squabble; to cease to be on friendly terms, to fall out.
More meanings (9)
verb
- To find fault; to cavil.
- To argue or squabble with (someone).
- (obsolete) Followed by at: to disagree with; to take offence.
noun
- A diamond- or square-shaped piece of glass forming part of a lattice window.
- A square tile; a quarry tile; (uncountable) such tiles collectively.
- (rare) A propensity to quarrel; quarrelsomeness.
- (historical) 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.
- (obsolete, rare) A cutting tool or chisel with a diamond- or square-shaped end.
- (obsolete) A small square-shaped opening in window tracery.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈkwɔɹəl/
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In the pages of books
See this word in context.
“There was a quarrel between you. He left you in a rage, and began to make his own plans independently of you.”
“My dear fellow,” said Newman, remonstrantly, “what child’s play! You are not going to pick a quarrel about that girl, I hope.”
More book examples (3)
And as to the quarrel in which we are now unfortunately engaged, though not the most, still we are much in fault.
“Go away, Sónya! I don’t want to quarrel with you, but go, for God’s sake go! You see how I am suffering!”
He did not stir as I came up, and not wishing to quarrel, I stepped around past his nose and walked on.