quarrel with (something)

quarrel with (something)

To disagree with, argue against, or complain about something. As much as I was disappointed by it, I couldn't quarrel with her assessment of my assignment. You can disagree with my opinions, but you can't quarrel with facts.

See also: quarrel

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quarrel with something

to argue against something; to have a complaint about something. I can't quarrel with that. Does anyone want to quarrel with that last remark?

See also: quarrel

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quarrel with

v.

1. To have an argument or dispute with someone: The coach quarreled with the umpire.

2. To have a complaint about something; disagree with something: I can't quarrel with the test results.

See also: quarrel

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