quarreling

/ˈkwɔːrəlɪŋ/

NOUN

1. The act of arguing or having disagreements

The act or process of engaging in angry arguments, disputes, or disagreements with another person or group.

The act of exchanging angry words, disputing opinions, or repeatedly arguing with someone over differences of opinion or personal matters.

The constant quarreling between the siblings made family gatherings uncomfortable.
Their quarreling over minor household responsibilities became increasingly frustrating.
The committee spent more time quarreling than finding solutions to the problem.

The act of engaging in aggressive disputes, fights, or confrontations that may involve physical force or intense hostility.

The two rival groups were constantly quarreling and occasionally resorted to physical fights.
Years of quarreling between the neighboring communities created deep resentment.
The authorities intervened to prevent the quarreling supporters from turning the disagreement into a brawl.

ADJECTIVE

The quality or behavior of being inclined to argue, disagree, or engage in quarrels.

Describing people, groups, or parties that are frequently arguing, disputing, or unable to maintain peaceful relations.

The quarreling couple struggled to resolve even the simplest disagreements.
The quarreling factions could not agree on a common political strategy.
Their quarreling neighbors frequently disturbed the peace of the apartment building.