Quarrel with Meaning in English
expression
ˈkwɔɹəɫ/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
KWOR-ul with
kwˈɒɹəl/ /wˈɪð
kwor-UL with
Definition
To argue or fight in an angry way with someone, usually with words rather than physical violence.
Usage & Nuances
Somewhat formal or literary; more common in writing than everyday speech. Often used with objects: 'quarrel with someone.' Not as strong as 'fight' (physical) and more intense than 'disagree.' Can refer to ongoing tension, not just a single incident.
Spanish: pelearse con - discutir conPortuguese (BR): brigar com - discutir comPortuguese (PT): zangar-se com - discutir comChinese (Simplified): 与...争吵 - 与...发生口角Chinese (Traditional): 與...爭吵 - 與...發生口角Hindi: झगड़ना (के साथ)Arabic: يتشاجر مع - يتجادل معBengali: ঝগড়া করা - তর্ক করাRussian: ссориться сJapanese: 口論するVietnamese: cãi nhau vớiKorean: 말다툼하다 - 다투다Turkish: biriyle tartışmak - birisiyle kavga etmekUrdu: جھگڑا کرناIndonesian: bertengkar dengan
Example Sentences
I don't want to quarrel with you about this.
basic
They often quarrel with their neighbors.
basic
Do you ever quarrel with your sister?
basic
I try not to quarrel with people at work, but sometimes it happens.
natural
They used to quarrel with each other all the time when they were kids.
natural
There's no need to quarrel with your friends over something so small.
natural