Quarrelled: meaning, definitions and examples

conflict situation

The word 'quarrelled' is the past tense of 'quarrel', which means to have a heated argument or disagreement. It typically involves two or more parties who express differing opinions or feelings, often in an emotionally charged manner. Quarrelling can lead to a breakdown in communication and may escalate if not resolved. It is commonly used to describe disputes among friends, family members, or partners. A quarrel can be trivial or significant, affecting relationships depending on the severity and resolution of the disagreement.

argued, clashed, disputed, fell out, wrangled.

Examples of usage

• They quarrelled over whose turn it was to do the dishes.

• The siblings had quarrelled about the last piece of cake.

• After they quarrelled, they decided to take a break from talking.

• The friends quarrelled but made up shortly after.

• She had quarrelled with her neighbor about the fence.