heated quarrel
nounUK /ˈhiːtɪd ˈkwɒrəl/
US /ˈhiːtɪd ˈkwɔːrəl/
A heated quarrel is a loud, angry argument between people.
The two neighbors had a heated quarrel about the noise last night.
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2. A sharp exchange of words that happens when people strongly disagree.
Their heated quarrel over money lasted for an hour.
3. A noisy fight with words rather than hands.
The heated quarrel in the meeting made everyone uncomfortable.
4. A moment when tempers flare and voices rise.
After a heated quarrel, they finally calmed down and talked.