quarreller

/'kwɔrələ/ Cách viết khác : (quarreller) /'kwɔrələ/

Thân thiện

A quarreller argues loudly with a neighbor over a fence.

Definition

Noun: - A person who frequently engages in arguments or disputes: A "quarreller" is someone who habitually starts or takes part in quarrels, conflicts, or verbal fights. This term describes a person with a contentious or argumentative nature.

Usage

The word "quarreller" is a formal or literary term used to label a person based on their characteristic behavior of arguing. It is less common in everyday modern speech than synonyms like "troublemaker" or "argumentative person."

Examples

Advanced Usage

• As a descriptive label: The term is often used in a disapproving or critical context to characterize someone's personality.
  • His reputation as an inveterate quarreller made people avoid political discussions with him.

Variants and Related Words

• Quarrel (noun/verb): The act or instance of arguing angrily.
  • They had a bitter quarrel over money. (noun)
  • The siblings often quarrel about trivial things. (verb)
• Quarrelsome (adjective): Describing someone who is inclined to quarrel.
  • The quarrelsome customer demanded to speak to the manager.

Synonyms

• Disputant: A person engaged in a dispute or argument (more formal/legal).
• Brawler: A person who fights, especially roughly or noisily (can imply physical fighting).
• Troublemaker: A person who habitually causes problems or disputes.

Antonyms

• Peacemaker: A person who brings about peace, especially by reconciling adversaries.
• Conciliator: A person who acts to reconcile differences between people or groups.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a disputant who quarrels

Từ đồng nghĩa

• quarreler