squabble
verb (used without object)
to engage in a petty quarrel.
squabbled
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past participleof squabble.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof squabble.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
squabbleverb (used without object)to engage in a petty quarrel.
Example Sentences
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Parton’s in-laws and her own father squabbled over who bore the financial burden of supporting Parton and her daughters, for Handsome Charlie had left his household in debt.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 27, 2026
O'Donnell and Trump have squabbled publicly and repeatedly since her first stint as a co-host on ABC's "The View."
From Salon ● Mar. 12, 2025
And as Leclerc then squabbled with the recovering Sainz, and the Ferraris then ran into tyre trouble before Mercedes and Verstappen, Russell stretched out his lead to take control of the race.
From BBC ● Nov. 24, 2024
Mismanagement marred the program early on as Metro squabbled over whether RideCo provided it adequate maintenance records.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2023
Flocks of crows squabbled noisily over each head, thick as flies.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
