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Anglista2008 Posted 16 years ago
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The difference between an argument, a quarrel, a fight and a feud?

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Just like in the topic. What is the difference

1) an argument
2) a quarrel
3) a fight
4) a feud

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Some random thoughts: "feud" stands out as always being prolonged (the others can be short-lived). "quarrel", to me, seems more petty and more easily patched up. "fight" has two meanings, one referring to physical confrontation and the other to non-physical.

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  • Some random thoughts: "feud" stands out as always being prolonged (the others can be short-lived).
  • "quarrel", to me, seems more petty and more easily patched up.
  • "fight" has two meanings, one referring to physical confrontation and the other to non-physical.
  • The latter meaning is colloquial, and I would not personally use it in formal English.
  • "argument" can mean a more civilised debate (such as an academic debate), as well as the sort where people shout at each other.
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Some random thoughts:

  • "feud" stands out as always being prolonged (the others can be short-lived).

  • "quarrel", to me, seems more petty and more easily patched up.

  • "fight" has two meanings, one referring to physical confrontation and the other to non-physical. The latter meaning is colloquial, and I would not personally use it in formal English.

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