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fence vs squabble

squabble vs fence

fence and squabble both are nouns.

fence and squabble both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fence Yes No Yes No
squabble Yes No Yes No
As verbs, squabble is a hyponym of fence; that is, squabble is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than fence:
  • fence: have an argument about something
  • squabble: argue over petty things
Other hyponyms of fence include stickle, spar, bicker, brabble, niggle, pettifog, quibble, altercate, argufy, dispute, quarrel, scrap, oppose.
fence (noun) squabble (noun)
a barrier that serves to enclose an area a quarrel about petty points
a dealer in stolen property
fence (verb) squabble (verb)
have an argument about something argue over petty things
surround with a wall in order to fortify
fight with fencing swords
enclose with a fence
receive stolen goods
Difference between fence and squabble

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