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squabble vs quarrel

quarrel vs squabble

squabble and quarrel both are nouns.

squabble and quarrel both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
squabble Yes No Yes No
quarrel Yes No Yes No
As nouns, quarrel is a hypernym of squabble; that is, quarrel is a word with a broader meaning than squabble:
  • squabble: a quarrel about petty points
  • quarrel: an angry dispute
Other hypernyms of squabble include dustup, row, run-in, words, wrangle.
squabble (noun) quarrel (noun)
a quarrel about petty points an arrow that is shot from a crossbow; has a head with four edges
an angry dispute
squabble (verb) quarrel (verb)
argue over petty things have a disagreement over something
Difference between squabble and quarrel

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