quarrel
noun
an angry dispute or altercation; a disagreement marked by a temporary or permanent break in friendly relations.
quarreling
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present participleof quarrel.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Written by Mr. Carney and Peter McDonald, who also contributes a funny supporting turn as one of Rick’s band mates, it stumbles into a bog of bitterness, quarreling and unseemly behavior.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026
In 1994, Tori Amos’ U.S. video for her piano anthem “Cornflake Girl” presents a coven of quarreling young women driven through the desert in the back of a pickup truck.
From Salon ● Feb. 19, 2026
A decade later, Demme would suffer similar strife on the set of “Beloved,” quarreling with Oprah Winfrey over aspects of characterization in the supernatural slavery epic.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2025
The quarreling threatens to undermine conservation goals because all decisions must be unanimous.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 13, 2023
“Look, it’s no use quarreling among ourselves. We should be thinking of a solution. Come on, you two, stop sulking and be pals again.”
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
