quarrelling
Trading angry words
Quarrelling is engaging in an angry dispute or argument.
The word suggests heated back-and-forth exchange rather than one-sided complaint: The neighbors were quarrelling about the fence again.
Also spelled quarreling in American English.
Petty verbal sparring
- squabbleTrivial noisy argument
- altercationHeated verbal dispute
- rowLinear arrangement across
- spatPetty verbal dispute
tiff · wrangle · disagreement · dispute · falling-out · clash · feud · war of words
Resistance between touching surfaces
- strifeAngry, prolonged conflict
- dissensionConflict within a group
- contentionAssertion or rivalry
- disharmonyAbsence of agreement
turbulence · unrest · divisiveness · infighting · factionalism · schism · rift · breach
Antagonistic disposition toward others
- resentmentPersistent bitter displeasure
- bitternessSharp, unpleasant taste or feeling
- enmityBitter, lasting ill will
- hatredIntense hostile aversion
ill-will · rancor · acrimony · antagonism · spite · grudge · malice · bad blood
Legal dispute process
- lawsuitCivil court proceeding
- plaintiffCivil case initiator
- defendantParty facing charges
- tribunalJudicial decision-making body
arbitration · mediation · settlement · grievance · complaint · petition · injunction · custody battle
bickering
Petty verbal sparring
- squabbleTrivial noisy argument
- altercationHeated verbal dispute
- rowLinear arrangement across
spat · tiff · wrangle · disagreement · dispute · falling-out · clash · feud · war of words · shouting match
friction
Resistance between touching surfaces
- strifeAngry, prolonged conflict
- dissensionConflict within a group
- contentionAssertion or rivalry
disharmony · turbulence · unrest · divisiveness · infighting · factionalism · schism · rift · breach · estrangement
hostility
Antagonistic disposition toward others
- resentmentPersistent bitter displeasure
- bitternessSharp, unpleasant taste or feeling
- enmityBitter, lasting ill will
hatred · ill-will · rancor · acrimony · antagonism · spite · grudge · malice · bad blood · hard feelings
litigation
Legal dispute process
tribunal · arbitration · mediation · settlement · grievance · complaint · petition · injunction · custody battle · divorce proceedings
quarrellingharmony
Agreement or musical blend
concord · reconciling · getting along · amity · bonding
quarrellingagreeing
Sharing the same view
concurring · accord · consensus · seeing eye to eye · making up
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