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quarrel
What does quarrel mean?
quarrel (verb): to argue fiercely; to contend; to squabble; to cease to be on friendly terms, to fall out.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce quarrel?
/ˈkwɔɹəl/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does quarrel come from?
From Middle English querelen (“to dispute, quarrel; to assert one's claims; to rebel”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of quarrel?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “quarrel” mean?
to make (something) clear and understandable; to clarify, to illuminate, to shed light on
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of a sound or sound waves: to reflect off a surface and return; to reverberate or resound
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to beg or plead that (someone) earnestly or urgently do something; to beseech, to entreat
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to argue fiercely; to contend; to squabble; to cease to be on friendly terms, to fall out
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Which word is closest in meaning to “quarrel”?
qualify
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deposit
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dispute
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warrant
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