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quarrel vs dispute

dispute vs quarrel

quarrel and dispute both are nouns.

quarrel and dispute both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
quarrel Yes No Yes No
dispute Yes No Yes No
As nouns, dispute is a hypernym of quarrel; that is, dispute is a word with a broader meaning than quarrel:
  • quarrel: an angry dispute
  • dispute: a disagreement or argument about something important
Other hypernyms of quarrel include conflict, difference, difference of opinion.
As verbs, quarrel and dispute are synonyms defined as:
  • quarrel and dispute: have a disagreement over something
Other synonyms of quarrel include altercate, argufy, scrap.
quarrel (noun) dispute (noun)
an arrow that is shot from a crossbow; has a head with four edges coming into conflict with
an angry dispute a disagreement or argument about something important
quarrel (verb) dispute (verb)
have a disagreement over something take exception to
have a disagreement over something
Difference between quarrel and dispute

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