logomachy

noun

Definition of logomachynext
as in quarrel

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for logomachy
  1. quarrel
  2. dispute
  3. squabble
  4. imbroglio
  5. misunderstanding
  6. spat
  7. set-to
  8. altercation
Noun
  • The heads of corporate branding cook up a brief, a design firm answers with a litany of slides, and, after iterations, interventions, and internal quarrels, the sign arrives in the physical plane, with glossy acrylic letterforms and antiseptic light.
    Laura Preston, The New Yorker, 15 July 2024
  • The key is to keep communication clear and avoid overreacting to petty quarrels and misunderstandings.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of quarrel
Noun
  • The neighbor whose property disputes require legal intervention rather than friendly conversation.
    Nik Ershov, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
  • The dispute originated with a recurring issue in the River Valley when strong odors are emitted from a biowaste storage lagoon in the Arkansas River bottom in Crawford County.
    Penny Weaver, arkansasonline.com, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of dispute
Noun
  • Here are some of the wildest moments from the documentary, from dramatic guest stories to showbiz squabbles.
    William Earl, Variety, 7 Jan. 2025
  • But ultimately, the argument being made by many Republicans that the House could ill afford an early-hours intra-party squabble was insufficient to spare the GOP a family fight from the start.
    Philip Elliott, TIME, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of squabble
Noun
  • Then, he was named CBS’ interim chairman in the wake of the Moonves imbroglio.
    Stephen Galloway, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Dec. 2024
  • That imbroglio is the subject of a new three-part docuseries premiering on Netflix this week, The Kings of Tupelo: A Southern Crime Saga.
    Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of imbroglio
Noun
  • When the misunderstanding came to light, the stepmom attempted to move past it without addressing her earlier accusations, according to the OP.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
  • If everyone understands the concept and process of a PIP from the get-go, there will be less likelihood of a misunderstanding later on.
    Janine Schindler, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of misunderstanding
Noun
  • Among the transfers were top officials, including Tarik Sheppard, the combative head of communications who has clashed with reporters and been criticized for his public spat with the former interim police commissioner, Thomas Donlon.
    Maria Cramer, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Buzbee has denied those claims and the parties are now ensnared in a legal spat of their own.
    Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of spat
Noun
  • Into this unholy mess blunders Juan (Juan Amador), bearing the gushing stigmata of a violent set-to in a Sacramento bar.
    Reed Johnson, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2023
  • His truest, ugliest self tends to emerge in his increasingly frequent set-tos with Linda, whose impatience with his documentary persona gradually wears through even her considerable acting ability.
    Guy Lodge, Variety, 20 Sep. 2023
Definition of set-to
Noun
  • Two years ago, Jolie filed a countersuit over a dispute about the sale of her half of the pair’s winery that detailed an altercation in 2016 including Pitt being physically aggressive to both Jolie and their children.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2024
  • In 2016, the actress filed for divorce after accusing Pitt of physically abusing her and their children during an altercation on a private jet.
    Ashley Hume, Fox News, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of altercation
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