Meaning & use
quarrel
An angry argument or disagreement, often between people who know each other well.
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The brothers had a loud quarrel over who would inherit the family farm.
Neighbors quarreled for years about the fence that divided their properties.
A note on using this word
Quarrel often implies a personal, emotional dispute rather than a formal or legal disagreement.
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