has words
Gets into arguments
Has words means to have an argument or heated exchange with someone, typically brief but sharp: I had words with the landlord about the broken heater.
The phrase usually implies confrontation rather than conversation—you don't just talk, you clash.
Almost always appears as had words or have words with.
- altercationHeated verbal dispute
- quarrelAngry verbal dispute
- dialogueSpoken exchange between parties
- disputeVerbal clash over differences
- argumentReasoned case or dispute
heated exchange · disagreement · confrontation · keyword · conversation · tiff · articulation · declaration · narration · discussion · row · spat · speech · proclamation · negotiation · criticism · utterance · tongue-lashing
has wordsmakes peace
Resolves conflict amicably
makes up · reconciles · agrees · sees eye to eye · gets along
has wordsbites one's tongue
Deliberately withholds a remark
keeps mum · keeps the peace · walks away · ignores · holds back
has wordsbites tongue
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