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quarrel vs bicker

bicker vs quarrel

quarrel and bicker both are nouns.

quarrel and bicker both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
quarrel Yes No Yes No
bicker Yes No Yes No
As nouns, bicker is a hyponym of quarrel; that is, bicker is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than quarrel:
  • quarrel: an angry dispute
  • bicker: a quarrel about petty points
Other hyponyms of quarrel include affray, altercation, fracas, bickering, fuss, pettifoggery, spat, squabble, tiff, bust-up.
quarrel (noun) bicker (noun)
an arrow that is shot from a crossbow; has a head with four edges a quarrel about petty points
an angry dispute
quarrel (verb) bicker (verb)
have a disagreement over something argue over petty things
Difference between quarrel and bicker

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