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
  • These kinds of international disagreements are hardly new.
    Max Abrahms and Joseph Mroszczyk, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Avoid arguments, spats, disagreements, squabbles, and out-and-out fights as much as possible.
    Eli Amdur, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of disagreements
Noun
  • These altercations have raised concerns that the United States, a longtime ally of the Philippines, could become involved in a potential conflict.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
  • College players are meant to be taught to control their emotions when things boil over into physical altercations.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of altercations
Noun
  • Social media has changed that and made information about celebrity feuds more accessible and, by extension, empowered public figures to be more assertive and vocal about advocating for their interests and brands.
    Sughnen Yongo, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The digital age has shifted that and made information about celebrity feuds more accessible and, by extension, empowered public figures to be more assertive and vocal about advocating for their interests and brands.
    Sughnen Yongo, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of feuds
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