Verbs of Verbal Action - Verbs for Verbal Confrontation

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to verbal confrontation such as "argue", "yell", and "bicker".

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Verbs of Verbal Action
to argue [verb]

to speak to someone often angrily because one disagrees with them

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to face someone, particularly in a way that is unfriendly or threatening

Ex: The principal had to confront the students who were bullying their classmates .

to argue with someone, particularly over the ownership of something, facts, etc.

Ex: The neighbors began to dispute property boundaries , resulting in a heated argument .

to have a serious argument

Ex: Friends may quarrel over differing opinions on important issues , testing the strength of their relationship .

to have a noisy and intense argument

Ex: The soccer players started to wrangle with the referees , disputing the decisions and causing a chaotic scene on the field .
to spat [verb]

to have a quick and small argument, usually over unimportant matters

Ex: The siblings often spat about which TV show to watch .

to argue over unimportant things in an ongoing and repetitive way

Ex: The couple tended to bicker over household chores , leading to frequent and minor disagreements .

to noisily argue over an unimportant matter

Ex: The colleagues squabbled over office seating arrangements , causing a disturbance in the workplace .
to row [verb]

‌to have a noisy argument

Ex: As the family dinner progressed , relatives started to row over differing opinions on various topics .
to feud [verb]

to have a lasting and heated argument with someone

Ex: The rival gangs feuded over control of the neighborhood for years .

to have a serious and heated argument with someone, often involving raised voices

Ex: The neighbors would often altercate about property boundaries , leading to ongoing disputes .
to rant [verb]

to speak loudly, expressing strong opinions or complaints

Ex: The employee used the meeting to rant about the lack of workplace transparency , emphasizing the need for open communication .
to shout [verb]

to speak loudly, often associated with expressing anger or when you cannot hear what the other person is saying

Ex: In the bustling marketplace , vendors would often shout to attract customers ' attention to their products .
to yell [verb]

to shout very loudly

Ex: The children playing in the park would yell happily as they enjoyed the playground .

to make a loud, sharp cry when one is feeling a strong emotion

Ex: She felt a sudden pain and could n't help but scream , drawing attention to her injured foot .