Quarrel: meaning, definitions and examples
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quarrel
[ หkwษrษl ]
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A heated argument or disagreement between two or more people, often resulting in anger or resentment.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The quarrel between the siblings escalated quickly.
- Their quarrel over the inheritance lasted for years.
Translations
Translations of the word "quarrel" in other languages:
๐ต๐น disputa
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเคกเคผเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Streit
๐ฎ๐ฉ pertengkaran
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฒะฐัะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ kลรณtnia
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฃ่ซ (ใใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท querelle
๐ช๐ธ pelea
๐น๐ท kavga
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ง๋คํผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุดุฌุงุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ hรกdka
๐ธ๐ฐ hรกdka
๐จ๐ณ ไบๅต (zhฤngchวo)
๐ธ๐ฎ prepiri
๐ฎ๐ธ deila
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ (kamati)
๐ฆ๐ฟ mรผbahisษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ pelea
Etymology
The word 'quarrel' originated from the Old French word 'querele' which meant 'a complaint' or 'quarrel'. It entered the English language in the 14th century. Over time, the meaning shifted to refer to a verbal dispute or disagreement. The word has been used in various forms of literature and remains a common term to describe conflicts or arguments.
Word Frequency Rank
At #7,290 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.
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