quarreling with

Having words with

To quarrel with something is to dispute or take issue with it: I can't quarrel with your logic.

The phrase suggests mild disagreement rather than outright rejection—you might quarrel with someone's methods while accepting their conclusions.

No one could quarrel with the results.

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getting into it · anger · rebuking · frustration · accusing · disputing · disagreement · challenging · bickering · crossing swords · miscommunication · protesting · contradicting · airing grievances · resentment · hostility · conflict · misunderstanding

Opposites
interpersonal harmony

quarreling withagreeing with

Holding the same opinion

supporting · siding with · befriending · embracing · standing with

agreement/disagreement

quarreling withagreeing with

Holding the same opinion

siding with · accepting · endorsing · going along with · supporting

emotional tone of interaction

quarreling withloving

Feeling deep affection

cherishing · adoring · nurturing · caring for · comforting

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G