quarrel
noun
an angry dispute or altercation; a disagreement marked by a temporary or permanent break in friendly relations.
am quarrelling
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present progressiveof quarrel (1st person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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"It does not strike me that it is I who am quarrelling this time," said Keyork.
From The Witch of Prague by F. Marion (Francis Marion) Crawford
"Here I am, quarrelling with her and making reservations," he thought, "while she is snugly nestling her bright head upon a pillow and peacefully slumbering."
From Whirlpools A Novel of Modern Poland by Henryk Sienkiewicz
But do not think I am quarrelling with social conditions.
From The Beach of Dreams by H. De Vere (Henry De Vere) Stacpoole
