Synonyms for

Bicker

Verb / ˈbɪkɜ: / Another word for bicker — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to argue or quarrel, especially about something minor or unimportant

Synonyms & similar words

tiff fuss spat bickering brabble quibble niggle pettifog squabble pettifoggery argue quarrel squabble dispute fight wrangle spat tiff altercate brawl scrap clash feud disagree debate discuss dispute contest duel battle

Example sentences

  1. My parents always bicker about what movie to watch.
  2. The two friends bickered about who was taller.
  3. The siblings bickered about who got to sit in the front seat of the car.
  4. The teammates bickered about who should be the captain of the team.
  5. The couple would often bicker about what restaurant to go to for dinner.

Quotes

  • It is better to debate a question without settling it than to settle a question without debating it. - Joseph Joubert
  • It is better to meet danger than to wait for it. He that is on a lee shore, and foresees a hurricane, stands out to sea and encounters a storm to avoid a shipwreck. - Charles Caleb Colton
  • In a controversy the instant we feel anger we have already ceased striving for the truth, and have begun striving for ourselves. - Buddha

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