Meaning & use
Quarrelled
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Engaged in an angry argument or disagreement with someone.
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The two brothers quarrelled over who would inherit the family business.
They quarrelled bitterly before eventually making amends.
A note on using this word
The double-L spelling "quarrelled" is standard in British English, while American English typically uses the single-L form "quarreled."
Words with a similar meaning
arguedsquabbledbickered
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Words with an opposite meaning
agreedreconciled
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