BICKER Synonyms
There are 15 hypernyms of the word bicker. (close relations)
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| squabble | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a quarrel about petty points verb • argue over petty things | ||||||
| spat | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a quarrel about petty points • a cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles • a young oyster or other bivalve verb • come down like raindrops • become permanently attached • strike with a sound like that of falling rain • clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval • engage in a brief and petty quarrel • spawn • clap one's hands together | ||||||
| wrangle | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an angry dispute • an instance of intense argument (as in bargaining) verb • to quarrel noisily, angrily or disruptively • herd and care for | ||||||
| argue | verbv | |||||
verb • present reasons and arguments • have an argument about something • give evidence of | ||||||
| clash | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a loud resonant repeating noise • a state of conflict between persons • a state of conflict between colors • a minor short-term fight verb • crash together with violent impact • be incompatible; be or come into conflict • disagree violently | ||||||
| contend | verbv | |||||
verb • maintain or assert • have an argument about something • to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation • succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available • compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others • be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight | ||||||
| disagree | verbv | |||||
verb • be of different opinions • be different from one another | ||||||
| dispute | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a disagreement or argument about something important • coming into conflict with verb • take exception to • have a disagreement over something | ||||||
| feud | nounn | |||||
noun • a bitter quarrel between two parties verb • carry out a feud | ||||||
| fight | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war • the act of fighting; any contest or struggle • an aggressive willingness to compete • an intense verbal dispute • a boxing or wrestling match verb • be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight • fight against or resist strongly • make a strenuous or labored effort • exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for | ||||||
| quarrel | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an angry dispute • an arrow that is shot from a crossbow; has a head with four edges verb • have a disagreement over something | ||||||
| bickering | nounn | |||||
noun • a quarrel about petty points | ||||||
| brabble | verb, nounv, n | |||||
verb • argue over petty things | ||||||
| fuss | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an excited state of agitation • an angry disturbance • a quarrel about petty points • a rapid active commotion verb • worry unnecessarily or excessively • care for like a mother | ||||||
| pettifog | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
verb • argue over petty things | ||||||
| pettifoggery | nounn | |||||
noun • a quarrel about petty points | ||||||
| quibble | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections verb • evade the truth of a point or question by raising irrelevant objections • argue over petty things | ||||||
| tiff | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a quarrel about petty points | ||||||
