fallings-out

noun

variants or falling-outs
Definition of fallings-outnext
plural of falling-out
as in quarrels
an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions the two friends have been lonely and miserable since they had a falling-out

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  1. disagreements
  2. altercations
  3. feuds
Noun
  • That, as well as personal details from his decades-old divorce and disagreements with lawmakers, doomed his nomination.
    Elena Moore, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Employers must also consider offering multiple avenues for employees to discuss their issues or concerns around political disagreements.
    Carine Harb, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of disagreements
Noun
  • The peaceful gathering quickly escalated into violent clashes as protesters and officers engaged in running altercations through the city's streets.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Since then, reports of shopper brawls in parking lots and physical altercations in store aisles have only increased.
    Dr. Mara Einstein, Deadline, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of altercations
Noun
  • The iconic 1970s country-rock band, also known for past feuds, will continue its residency at The Sphere in Las Vegas.
    Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Los Angeles has so far this year recorded double-digit percentage declines in homicides, nonfatal shootings and slayings stemming from gang feuds, according to police data released Tuesday.
    Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of feuds
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