quarrel

Definition

  • noun: an angry argument or disagreement
  • noun: a square-headed bolt or arrow especially for a crossbow
  • verb: to argue about or disagree with something
  • verb: to find fault
  • + 'with'
  • synonyms: brawl, dispute, affray

Examples

  • It would be foolish to 'pick a quarrel' [=start a quarrel] 'with' him.

  • I won't 'quarrel' [='disagree'] with your version of what happened.

  • She and her husband are always 'quarreling' about/over money.

Movie quotes

  • (..) How so? Has he not guided us well? Well, it's true he has contributed to the defeat of his brother. But that was not for the sake of Paris. It was a quarrel between them. And now Rollo has the upper hand, I fear he may revert to his instincts. Rollo's conversion to Christianity is a joke. (..)
    2016 TvShow: Vikings Title: Portage Season: 4 Episode 8