quarrel
noun
an angry dispute or altercation; a disagreement marked by a temporary or permanent break in friendly relations.
has quarrelled
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present perfectof quarrel (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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But it has quarrelled with neighbours and allies since taking power.
From Reuters ● Sep. 14, 2022
Mr Assange is an unattractive character who has quarrelled with almost all his former supporters.
From The Guardian ● May 24, 2019
However, in the 37 years I have been at the newspaper bench nearly everybody in Trenton has quarrelled with me at some time.
From Time Magazine Archive
"I do not know that any one has quarrelled with you."
From Ralph the Heir by Trollope, Anthony
Every day through these twenty-two years, he has quarrelled with me.
From The Devil's Elixir Vol. I (of 2) by Hoffmann, E. T. A. (Ernst Theodor Amadeus)
