Definition of Quarrel

Quarrel

1. An arrow for a crossbow; -- so named because it commonly had a square head.
2. Any small square or quadrangular member
3. A square of glass, esp. when set diagonally.
4. A small opening in window tracery, of which the cusps, etc., make the form nearly square.
5. A square or lozenge-shaped paving tile.
6. A glazier's diamond.
7. A four-sided cutting tool or chisel having a diamond-shaped end.
8. A breach of concord, amity, or obligation; a falling out; a difference; a disagreement; an antagonism in opinion, feeling, or conduct; esp., an angry dispute, contest, or strife; a brawl; an altercation; as, he had a quarrel with his father about expenses.
9. Ground of objection, dislike, difference, or hostility; cause of dispute or contest; occasion of altercation.
10. Earnest desire or longing.
11. To violate concord or agreement; to have a difference; to fall out; to be or become antagonistic.
12. To dispute angrily, or violently; to wrangle; to scold; to altercate; to contend; to fight.
13. To find fault; to cavil; as, to quarrel with one's lot.
14. To quarrel with.
15. To compel by a quarrel; as, to quarrel a man out of his estate or rights.
16. One who quarrels or wrangles; one who is quarrelsome.