quarrel

Everyday

1. A quarrel is an angry argument between people who disagree, often friends or family. tree →
2. To quarrel means to have an angry argument with someone. tree →
3. To have no quarrel with something means you do not disagree with it. tree →

In the lessons

In stories and lessons about feelings a quarrel shows conflict that usually needs making up; it is stronger than a disagreement but not a fight with hands. Phrases: «have a quarrel», «quarrel with someone», «quarrel about/over something», «make up after a quarrel».

Examples

• My brother and I had a quarrel about the TV remote. tree →
• The two friends quarrelled over who had won. tree →
• They made up after their quarrel. tree →
• Please don't quarrel at the table. tree →
• The neighbours quarrelled about the fence. tree →
• The quarrel started over a silly joke. tree →
• I have no quarrel with your plan. tree →
• Your quarrel is with me only. tree →

Note

British spelling doubles the l (quarrelled, quarrelling); American often uses one l (quarreled, quarreling). Pronounced KWOR-ul. A quarrel is with words; a fight may involve hitting.

In Jewish tradition

In stories and lessons about feelings a quarrel shows conflict that usually needs making up; it is stronger than a disagreement but not a fight with hands. Phrases: «have a quarrel», «quarrel with someone», «quarrel about/over something», «make up after a quarrel».

Examples

• To intervene in any thing, to mediate the peace, accomodate a quarrel. (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877) tree →
• The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water; therefore leave off contention, before the quarrel break out. (Writings PRO.17.14, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

British spelling doubles the l (quarrelled, quarrelling); American often uses one l (quarreled, quarreling). Pronounced KWOR-ul. A quarrel is with words; a fight may involve hitting.