quarreled with
Had words with
To quarrel with something is to dispute or take issue with it: I don't quarrel with your conclusions, just your methods.
The phrase suggests disagreement rather than outright rejection—you can quarrel with a decision while still accepting it.
When directed at a person, it means to have had an argument: She quarreled with her sister over the inheritance.
- arguedDisputed verbally
- disagreedHeld a contrary opinion
- had wordsArgued verbally with someone
- contendedCompeted against others
- foughtEngaged in conflict
butted heads · clashed · squabble · dispute · war of words · altercation · at odds · resentment · bickering · bitterness · wrangle · bone to pick · hostility · feud · spat · accusing · anger · shouting
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