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quarrel vs squabble

squabble vs quarrel

quarrel and squabble both are nouns.

quarrel and squabble both are verbs.

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

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