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quarrel vs fuss

fuss vs quarrel

quarrel and fuss both are nouns.

quarrel and fuss both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
quarrel Yes No Yes No
fuss Yes No Yes No
As nouns, fuss is a hyponym of quarrel; that is, fuss is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than quarrel:
  • quarrel: an angry dispute
  • fuss: a quarrel about petty points
Other hyponyms of quarrel include affray, altercation, fracas, bicker, bickering, pettifoggery, spat, squabble, tiff, bust-up.
quarrel (noun) fuss (noun)
an arrow that is shot from a crossbow; has a head with four edges a rapid active commotion
an angry dispute a quarrel about petty points
an angry disturbance
an excited state of agitation
quarrel (verb) fuss (verb)
have a disagreement over something worry unnecessarily or excessively
care for like a mother
Difference between quarrel and fuss

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