verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To argue, quarrel or wrangle. intransitive
2. 2
   have a disagreement over something wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

aggressargueargueargufybickerbrawl

Etymology

From Latin altercor.

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