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row

24 6.0
A noisy argument between people
  • noun
  • /raʊ/
  • UK
: bronca
  • During their row, she says, "You were so intense about him as soon as you met him."

Because me me mum had a row with her.

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Examples

Synonyms

argument
vsrow
687 2.3

A disagreement between people that is often angry

is more often loud and clearly public rather than just heated
conflict
vsrow
482 2.3

A serious disagreement between people or groups over ideas

is the same but usually expressed angrily and noisily in public
dispute
vsrow
345 3.0

A serious argument about something important that lasts a long time

is similar but usually shows loud, angry personal confrontation
fight
vsrow
298 2.4

A strong argument between people or groups, often public

is similar but usually emphasizes noisy, angry exchange rather than size
beef
vsrow
  • Slang
110 8.0

A complaint or argument between people

is more serious and more likely to be loud or public
quarrel
vsrow
63 2.0

An angry argument between people who are usually friendly

is more likely to be loud and cause public disturbance
altercation
vsrow
55 6.8

A noisy argument between people often in public

is similar but stresses louder, more sustained angry scenes
fray
vsrow
44 6.5

A noisy fight involving several people

is closer when the struggle is verbal and loudly argued rather than physical
words
vsrow
  • Informal
34 6.2

A short angry argument between people

is more serious and tends to be louder and more public
contention
vsrow
28 6.5

A strong disagreement between people or groups

is more likely to be loud, angry, and openly disruptive
war of words
vsrow
16 6.2

A long angry argument in public between opposing groups

is closer when the conflict is sudden, loud, and personal
16 3.5

An argument with strong feelings and different opinions

is more often informal, noisy, and visibly angry in public
8 3.5

A strong angry disagreement between people with loud voices

is like that but tends to be noisier and more public
shouting match
vsrow
  • Informal
7 3.8

A noisy argument in which people try to shout louder than each other

is broader, including noisy fights that last or get serious
6 3.7

An argument where people speak loudly and with strong feelings

is closer when the exchange becomes noisy and openly angry
donnybrook
vsrow
3 9.1

A noisy public fight or argument that causes trouble

is similar but can be less physically chaotic and more verbal
wrangle
vsrow
2 7.4

A noisy argument that lasts a long time

is like that but often more chaotic and visibly noisy
barney
vsrow
  • Slang
1 8.6

A noisy argument between people, often in public

is more serious and commonly causes public disturbance or noise
argy-bargy
vsrow
  • Slang
1 9.9

A noisy argument between people about a small issue

is typically angrier and creates louder, more disruptive scenes
ruction
vsrow
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A noisy argument or fight that makes a place loud and confused

is similar but usually centers more on angry personal dispute
run-in
vsrow
  • Informal
1 5.2

An angry argument with someone

is more often noisy and escalates into public commotion
1 7.8

A bitter, angry argument that causes hard feelings

is similar but usually causes louder, more public scenes
shitting match
vsrow
  • Offensive
1 9.9

A very angry, petty argument with personal insults

is broader, tending toward loud public dispute rather than petty attacks
flite
vsrow
  • Archaic
9.9

An argument between people that uses angry words

is broader, often adding loudness and public fighting aspects

Antonyms

214 1.0

A situation in which people have the same opinion or give their approval

112 5.3

A return to friendly relations after a disagreement

Idioms

long row to hoe
  • Informal
1 9.3

A difficult task that takes a long time and a lot of effort

To be ready and organized before starting something

Compounds

142 5.7

A part of a prison where people who will be executed wait

112 1.3

The first row of seats nearest the stage or screen that lets you see the action clearly

13 7.7

An area of a city where many homeless people live and buildings look run down

8 3.4

A house in a long line that shares side walls with others

A straight line of bricks laid side by side in a wall

How Serious

feud
86 4.2
row
  • UK
24 6.0
quarrel
63 2.0
to tiff
  • Informal
1 6.8
spat
24 3.7

Surface Forms

row singular
rows plural

Etymology

A helpful way to remember the argument sense of row is to think of it as coming from an old word for 'noise' or 'uproar', so a row is a loud, angry fight or quarrel.