Clash and Squabble

Clash

Clash noun - A physical dispute between opposing individuals or groups.
Usage example: a clash between rival gangs that resulted in some serious injuries

Squabble is a synonym for clash in conflict topic. In some cases you can use "Squabble" instead the word "Clash" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: clashing, clashed

Squabble

Squabble noun - An often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions.
Usage example: frightened by noise of the squabble, the cat hid under the couch

Clash is a synonym for squabble in quarrel topic. Sometimes you can use "Clash" instead the word "Squabble" as a noun or a verb, if it concerns topics such as conflict, argue.

Nearby Words: squabbled, squabbling, squabbler

How words are described

serious serious clash serious squabble
huge huge clash huge squabble
personal personal clash personal squabble
minor minor clash minor squabble
Other adjectives: next, ongoing.

Common collocations

time clash time squabble time
little clash little squabble little
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