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
  • Apple canceled the show after two seasons as Stewart detailed disagreements between himself and the streamer.
    Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Antagonistic by nature, Black Moon Lilith in fiery Sagittarius debates universal truths and philosophies for fun — but always has to have the last word on matters and situations that can lead to dramatic disagreements.
    Lisa Stardust, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of disagreements
Noun
  • Seiden also had physical altercations with Araujo, says Allie, but her friend was afraid to call 911 or go to police for help.
    Richard Fetzer, CBS News, 18 Oct. 2024
  • In December 2023, the prisons experienced five homicides at four prisons, and other serious incidents, including numerous deaths after altercations between inmates, and a Central State Prison inmate dying from cardiac arrest after being stabbed, treated at a hospital and returning to prison.
    Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of altercations
Noun
  • Rumors and feuds are amplified to a toxic degree.
    Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
  • But in an era marked by bitter partisan feuds and discord, the frequent mention of compromise between the men was a win for Washington.
    Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of feuds
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