quarreled
/ˈkwɔːrəld/
VERB
1. Engaged in an angry argument
Past tense and past participle of quarrel, meaning to have argued or disagreed angrily with someone, often because of conflicting opinions, personal differences, or resentment.
1.1. Heated personal disagreements
Having exchanged angry words or argued with another person over a disagreement, misunderstanding, or personal matter.
Synonyms
- argued
- bickered
- squabbled
- wrangled
- fought
- disputed
- altercated
- clashed
- spatted
- rowed
- locked horns
- butted heads
Antonyms
- agreed
- concurred
- got along
- made peace
- harmonized
Examples
- The neighbors quarreled over the loud music late at night.
- The siblings quarreled about sharing the computer.
- The couple quarreled over the best way to decorate their home.
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1.2. Serious disputes and interpersonal conflicts
Having engaged in a serious disagreement or confrontation that created tension, hostility, or strained relations between individuals or groups.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- reconciled
- coexisted
- got along
- made peace
- cooperated
Examples
- The two families quarreled over the property for many years.
- The political leaders quarreled over the proposed reforms.
- The business partners quarreled about how the company should be managed.
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VERB
2. Found fault or raised objections
Past tense and past participle of quarrel, meaning to have expressed criticism, dissatisfaction, or objections about something, sometimes by focusing on minor details.
2.1. Criticism and objection
Having challenged, criticized, or expressed disagreement with a decision, statement, proposal, or situation.
Synonyms
- objected
- protested
- challenged
- disputed
- criticized
- caviled
- cavilled
- took exception
- found fault
- took issue
Antonyms
- accepted
- approved
- endorsed
- assented
- consented
- sanctioned
Examples
- She quarreled with the committee's decision to postpone the project.
- The reviewer quarreled with several assumptions in the research paper.
- He never quarreled with the need for reform, only with the proposed method.
Related Words
- dissented
- complained
- contested
- disapproved
- questioned
2.2. Petty arguments and fault-finding
Having argued over insignificant details or raised minor objections instead of focusing on the main issue.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Examples
- The negotiators quarreled over minor details of the contract.
- The two colleagues quarreled about small expenses instead of addressing the larger budget problem.
- They quarreled over trivial matters throughout the meeting.
Related Words
- complained
- criticized
- objected
- split hairs
- found fault