Quarrelled: meaning, definitions and examples

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quarrelled

 

[ หˆkwษ”หrษ™ld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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.

Synonyms

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.

Translations

Translations of the word "quarrelled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น discutido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเค—เคกเคผเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gestritten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bertengkar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพัะฟะตั€ะตั‡ะฐะฒัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pokล‚รณciล‚ siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฃ่ซ–ใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท disputรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ discutido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tartฤฑลŸtฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹คํˆฌ์—ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู†ุงุฒุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hรกdal

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pohรกdal

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบ‰ๅตไบ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prepiral

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ deildu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะฐัƒะปะฐัั‹ะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ แƒ™แƒ˜แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผbahisษ™ etdi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ discutido

Word origin

The word 'quarrel' originates from the Latin word 'quadrivialis', meaning 'pertaining to four ways', which reflects the historical context of disputes among multiple parties. It evolved through the Old French 'querelle', meaning 'a dispute' or 'a complaint'. The term has been used in English since the late Middle Ages, primarily to describe verbal conflicts that could lead to physical confrontations. Historically, quarrelling has been a common social interaction as communities grew, often related to territorial disputes, resources, or personal relationships. Over time, the connotation of 'quarrel' shifted from physical confrontations to encompass verbal disputes, emphasizing the importance of communication in conflict. The use of 'quarrelled' in its past sense indicates that the action has already taken place, reflecting on the ongoing nature of human communication and dispute resolution.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,838, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.