Quarrel and Tussle

Quarrel

Quarrel noun - An often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions.
Usage example: a loud quarrel erupted at the next table over

Tussle is a synonym for quarrel in dispute topic. In some cases you can use "Tussle" instead the word "Quarrel" as a noun or a verb, when it comes to topics like scuffle.

Tussle

Tussle noun - A physical dispute between opposing individuals or groups.
Usage example: a small tussle on the basketball court was quickly broken up

Quarrel is a synonym for tussle in argument topic. Sometimes you can use "Quarrel" instead the word "Tussle" as a noun or a verb, if it concerns topics such as scuffle.

Nearby Words: tussled, tussling

How words are described

long long quarrel long tussle
short short quarrel short tussle
violent violent quarrel violent tussle
little little quarrel little tussle
Other adjectives: ensuing.

Common collocations

time quarrel time tussle time
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