A rowof things or people is a number of them arranged in a line.
...a row of pretty little cottages. [+ of]
Several men are pushing school desks and chairs into neat rows.
Synonyms: line, bank, range, series More Synonyms of row
2. countable noun
In a theatre or cinema, or on a plane, each line of seats is called a row.
She was sitting in the front row.
3. countable noun [noun NOUN]
Row is sometimes used in the names of streets.
...the house at 236 Larch Row.
4. See also death row, skid row
5.
See in a row
6. a hard row to hoe
More Synonyms of row
row making a boat move
(roʊ)
Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense rows, present participle rowing, past tense, past participle rowed
1. verb
When you row, you sit in a boat and make it move through the water by using oars. If you row someone somewhere, you take them there in a boat, using oars.
He rowed as quickly as he could to the shore. [VERB preposition]
We could all row a boat and swim almost before we could walk. [VERB noun]
The boatman refused to row him back. [VERB noun adverb/preposition]
Row is also a noun.
I took Daniel for a row.
2. See also rowing
Phrasal verbs:
See row back
row disagreement or noise
(raʊ)
Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense rows, present participle rowing, past tense, past participle rowed
1. countable noun [oft adjective NOUN]
A row is a serious disagreement between people or organizations.
[British, informal]
This is likely to provoke a further row about the bank's role in the affair.
The ministers must have realized that they risked what could be a major diplomaticrow with France.
2. countable noun
If two people have a row, they have a noisy argument.
[British, informal]
We never seem to stay together for very long before we have a dreadful row.
Synonyms: quarrel, dispute, argument, squabble More Synonyms of row
3. verb
If two people row or if one person rowswith another, they have a noisy argument.
[British, informal]
They rowed all the time. [VERB]
He had earlier rowed with his girlfriend. [VERB + with]
Synonyms: quarrel, fight, argue, dispute More Synonyms of row
4. singular noun
If you say that someone is making a row, you mean that they are making a loud, unpleasant noise.
[British, informal]
'Whatever is that row?' she demanded. 'Pop festival,' he answered.
Synonyms: disturbance, noise, racket, uproar More Synonyms of row
row in British English1
(rəʊ)
noun
1.
an arrangement of persons or things in a line
a row of chairs
2.
a. mainly British
a street, esp a narrow one lined with identical houses
b.
(capital when part of a street name)
Church Row
3.
a line of seats, as in a cinema, theatre, etc
4. mathematics
a horizontal linear arrangement of numbers, quantities, or terms, esp in a determinant or matrix
5.
a horizontal rank of squares on a chessboard or draughtboard
6. in a row
7. a hard row to hoe
Word origin
Old English rāw, rǣw; related to Old High German rīga line, Lithuanian raiwe strip
row in British English2
(raʊ)
noun
1.
a noisy quarrel or dispute
2.
a noisy disturbance; commotion
we couldn't hear the music for the row next door
3.
a reprimand
4. give someone a row
verb
5. (intransitive; often foll bywith)
to quarrel noisily
6. (transitive) archaic
to reprimand
Word origin
C18: origin unknown
row in British English3
(rəʊ)
verb
1.
to propel (a boat) by using oars
2. (transitive)
to carry (people, goods, etc) in a rowing boat
3.
to be propelled by means of (oars or oarsmen)
4. (intransitive)
to take part in the racing of rowing boats as a sport, esp in eights, in which each member of the crew pulls one oar
Compare scull (sense 6)
5. (transitive)
to race against in a boat propelled by oars
Oxford row Cambridge every year
noun
6.
an act, instance, period, or distance of rowing
7.
an excursion in a rowing boat
Derived forms
rower (ˈrower)
noun
rowing (ˈrowing)
noun
Word origin
Old English rōwan; related to Middle Dutch roien, Middle High German rüejen, Old Norse rōa, Latin rēmus oar
row in American English1
(roʊ)
noun
1.
a number of people or things arranged so as to form a line, esp. a straight line
2.
any of a series of such horizontal lines in parallel, as of seats in a theater or airplane, corn in a field, etc.
3.
a street with a line of buildings on either side, specif. one with occupants or establishments of a specified kind
fraternity row
verb transitive
4.
to arrange or put in a row or rows
Idioms:
hard row to hoe
in a row
Word origin
ME rowe < OE ræw, akin to Ger reihe < IE base *rei-, to tear, split > rive, reap
row in American English2
(raʊ)
noun
1.
a noisy quarrel, dispute, or disturbance; squabble, brawl, or commotion
verb intransitive
2.
to make, or take part in, a noisy quarrel or disturbance
Word origin
back-form. < ? rouse1, with loss of s, as in pea or cherry
row in American English3
(roʊ)
verb transitive
1.
to propel (a boat, etc.) on water by or as by using oars
2.
to convey in or on a boat, etc. propelled in this way
3.
to employ (a specified number of oars)
said of a boat
4.
to use (oarsmen, a stroke, etc. as specified) in rowing, esp. in a race
5.
to engage in (a race) by rowing
6.
to row against in a race
verb intransitive
7.
to use oars in propelling a boat
8.
to be propelled by means of oars
said of a boat
noun
9.
an act or period of rowing
10.
a trip made by rowboat
Derived forms
rower (ˈrower)
noun
Word origin
ME rowen < OE rowan, akin to ON roa < IE base *erē-, to row, oar > rudder, L remus, oar, Gr eretēs, rower
More idioms containing
row
get your ducks in a row
a tough row to hoe
be on skid row
COBUILD Collocations
row
almighty row
massive row
Examples of 'row' in a sentence
row
The front row has realised it as well.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The possible crisis in the back row was averted.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
There were just three rows of seats between home and away fans that day.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The pressure is going to be applied not from the back but the second row.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
While out on the lake we watched the famed fishermen who row with one leg around the oar.
The Sun (2016)
Usually when you play a board game the worst that can happen is a family row.
The Sun (2014)
We quite wanted one but yesterday he rowed back on the idea.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
But officials and players rallied around the second row yesterday and they expect him to play.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
We had another huge row and parted.
The Sun (2010)
We are in the same boat and rowing in one direction.
The Sun (2011)
She was released earlier this year after nine years on death row.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
This has caused bitter rows between the two countries.
The Sun (2011)
There was also this terrible row where she accused him of having no neck.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
He was rowing with two oars but going against the wind and tide.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
He said he only got his way after a string of bitter rows.
The Sun (2015)
We have now had five in a row.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
An elderly couple are groping their way down the steps to the front row.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
You have to swipe the screen to line up rows of sweets.
The Sun (2013)
But the seats come in rows of three.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
We keep having the same row about it.
The Sun (2015)
The younger cricket country had flexed its muscles and the diplomatic row would not be quickly forgotten.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
And a row erupted when he confronted her in her flat.
The Sun (2006)
Each crew rowed in dinner jackets.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
It's an old railway in the middle of two rows of houses.
The Sun (2012)
As with each column on a punched card, each row stores one character.
Samways, B. & Byrne-Jones, T. Computers Basic Facts (1983)
There have been no rows, no disagreements and there is no chance of him offering his resignation.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
In other languages
row
British English: row /rəʊ/ NOUN
line A row is a line of things or people.
Our house is opposite a row of shops.
American English: row line
Arabic: صَفّ
Brazilian Portuguese: fila
Chinese: 排
Croatian: red
Czech: řada
Danish: række
Dutch: rij
European Spanish: hilera
Finnish: rivi
French: rangée
German: Reihe
Greek: στοίχος
Italian: fila
Japanese: 列 line
Korean: 줄
Norwegian: rad
Polish: rząd szereg
European Portuguese: fila
Romanian: rând
Russian: ряд
Latin American Spanish: hilera
Swedish: rad
Thai: แถว
Turkish: sıra dizi
Ukrainian: ряд
Vietnamese: hàng dãy
British English: row /raʊ/ NOUN
argument A row is a serious disagreement or noisy argument.
There was a diplomatic row between the two countries.
American English: quarrel argument
Arabic: مُشَادَة
Brazilian Portuguese: briga
Chinese: 争吵
Croatian: svađa
Czech: hádka
Danish: skænderi
Dutch: ruzie
European Spanish: discusión pelea
Finnish: riita
French: dispute
German: Streit
Greek: καβγάς
Italian: lite
Japanese: 喧嘩 argument
Korean: 말다툼
Norwegian: krangel
Polish: kłótnia
European Portuguese: briga
Romanian: altercație
Russian: скандал
Latin American Spanish: discusión alegato
Swedish: bråk gräl
Thai: การทะเลาะวิวาท
Turkish: tartışma
Ukrainian: суперечка
Vietnamese: vụ cãi nhau
British English: row /rəʊ/ VERB
in boat When you row, or when you row a boat, you make it move through the water by using oars.
He rowed as quickly as he could to the shore.
American English: row in boat
Arabic: يُجَذِّفُ
Brazilian Portuguese: remar
Chinese: 划船
Croatian: veslati
Czech: veslovat
Danish: ro
Dutch: roeien
European Spanish: remar
Finnish: riidellä
French: ramer
German: streiten
Greek: καβγαδίζω
Italian: remare
Japanese: 喧嘩する in boat
Korean: 배를 젓다
Norwegian: krangle
Polish: zrobić awanturę
European Portuguese: remar
Romanian: a vâsli
Russian: скандалить
Latin American Spanish: remar alegar
Swedish: bråka
Thai: พาย
Turkish: tartışmak
Ukrainian: гребти
Vietnamese: chèo thuyền
British English: row /raʊ/ VERB
argue If two people row, they have a noisy argument.
They row all the time.
American English: quarrel to argue
Arabic: يَتَعَارَكُ
Brazilian Portuguese: brigar
Chinese: 吵架
Croatian: svađati se
Czech: hádat se
Danish: skændes i båd
Dutch: ruziën
European Spanish: discutir pelear
Finnish: soutaa
French: se disputer
German: rudern
Greek: κωπηλατώ
Italian: litigare
Japanese: 喧嘩する to argue
Korean: 다투다
Norwegian: ro
Polish: wiosłować
European Portuguese: discutir
Romanian: a se certa violent
Russian: грести
Latin American Spanish: discutir
Swedish: ro båt
Thai: ทะเลาะวิวาท
Turkish: kürek çekmek
Ukrainian: сваритися
Vietnamese: tranh cãi
All related terms of 'row'
back row
the forwards at the rear of a scrum
corn row
a Black, originally African , hair-style in which the hair is plaited in close parallel rows , resembling furrows in a ploughed field
death row
If someone is on death row , they are in the part of a prison which contains the cells for criminals who have been sentenced to death.
front row
the forwards at the front of a scrum
home row
the row on a computer or typewriter keyboard that contains the keys ( home keys ) to which four fingers of each hand return as a base, on a QWERTY keyboard being A, S, D, and F for the left hand and J , K , L , and the semicolon for the right
note row
a group of notes having a characteristic pattern or order that forms the basis of the musical material in a serial composition , esp one consisting of the twelve notes of the chromatic scale
row back
If you row back on something you have said or written, you express a different or contrary opinion about it.
row house
A row house is one of a row of similar houses that are joined together by both of their side walls .
row over
to win a rowing race unopposed , by rowing the course
skid row
You can refer to the poorest part of town , where drunks and homeless people live , as skid row .
tone row
a group of notes having a characteristic pattern or order that forms the basis of the musical material in a serial composition , esp one consisting of the twelve notes of the chromatic scale
in a row
If something happens several times in a row , it happens that number of times without a break . If something happens several days in a row , it happens on each of those days.
massive row
A row is a serious disagreement between people or organizations.
Savile Row
a street in Mayfair , London, famous for expensive and fashionable clothes shops
second row
the forwards in the second row of a scrum
almighty row
A row is a serious disagreement between people or organizations.
be on skid row
to have lost everything in your life, for example because you have become alcoholic or gone bankrupt
hard row to hoe
anything difficult or wearisome to do
give someone a row
to scold someone; tell someone off
a hard row to hoe
If you say that someone has a hard row to hoe or a tough row to hoe , you mean that they are in a difficult situation and have many problems to deal with.
a tough row to hoe
a situation which is very difficult to deal with
get your ducks in a row
to get everything properly organized and under control
terraced house
A terraced house or a terrace house is one of a row of similar houses joined together by their side walls .
townhouse
a terraced house in an urban area, esp a fashionable one, often having the main living room on the first floor with an integral garage on the ground floor
Chinese translation of 'row'
row 1
(rəu)
n(c)
(= line)[of people, houses]一排 (yī pái)
[of seats in theatre, cinema]一排 (yī pái)
vi
(in boat) 划船 (huáchuán)
vt
[boat]划 (huá)
in a row连(連)续(續) (liánxù)
row 2
(rau)
n
(s) (= noise) (Brit, inf) 吵闹(鬧)声(聲) (chǎonàoshēng)
(c) (= noisy quarrel) 吵架 (chǎojià) (场(場), chǎng)
(c) (= dispute) 争(爭)执(執) (zhēngzhí)
vi
(= argue) 争(爭)吵 (zhēngchǎo)
to have a row吵架 (chǎojià)
(noun)
Definition
an arrangement of people or things in a line
a row of pretty little cottages
Synonyms
line
Children clutching empty bowls form a line.
bank
an enormous bank of switches and lights in front of the screen
range
the massive mountain ranges to the north
series
a series of explosions
file
A file of soldiers, marched past.
rank
Ranks of police in riot gear stood nervously by.
string
The landscape is broken only by a string of villages.
column
There were reports of columns of military vehicles appearing on the streets.
sequence
queue
A queue of more than sixty people snaked its way down the pavement.
tier
an auditorium with tiers of seats around and above it
phrase
See in a row
1 (noun)
Definition
a controversy or dispute
The meeting descended into an unpleasant row.
Synonyms
quarrel
I had a terrible quarrel with my other brothers.
dispute
The dispute between them is settled.
argument
She got into a heated argument with a stranger.
squabble
There have been minor squabbles about phone bills.
tiff
She was walking home after a tiff with her best friend.
trouble
Riot police are being deployed to prevent any trouble.
controversy
The proposed cuts have caused considerable controversy.
scrap (informal)
He has never been one to avoid a scrap.
fuss
We kicked up a fuss and got an apology.
falling-out (informal)
fray
Today he entered the fray on the side of the moderates.
brawl
He had been in a street brawl.
fracas
Several people were injured in the ensuing fracas.
altercation
I had an altercation with some people who objected to our filming.
slanging match (British)
They conducted a public slanging match on television.
shouting match (informal)
turf war (informal)
shindig (informal)
ruction (informal)
ruckus (informal)
shindy (informal)
bagarre (French)
2 (noun)
Definition
a noisy disturbance
‘Whatever is that row?’ she demanded.
Synonyms
disturbance
During the disturbance, three men were hurt.
noise
There was too much noise in the room and he needed peace.
racket
The racket went on past midnight.
uproar
The announcement caused uproar in the crowd.
commotion
He heard a terrible commotion outside.
pandemonium
There was pandemonium in the court as the verdict was delivered.
rumpus
He had left before the rumpus started.
tumult
Round one ended to a tumult of whistles, screams and shouts.
hubbub
a hubbub of excited conversation from over a thousand people
3 (noun)
Definition
a reprimand
I can't give you a row for scarpering off.
Synonyms
telling-off
I got a severe telling-off for not phoning him.
talking-to (informal)
He has had a good talking-to and regrets his actions.
lecture
Our captain gave us a stern lecture on safety.
reprimand
He has been given a severe reprimand.
ticking-off (informal)
dressing-down (informal)
rollicking (British, informal)
Whoever was responsible got a rollicking.
tongue-lashing
After a cruel tongue-lashing, the teacher dismissed the students.
reproof
a reproof that she responded to right away
castigation
flea in your ear (informal)
(verb)
Definition
to quarrel noisily
They rowed all the time.
Synonyms
quarrel
My brother quarrelled with my father.
fight
The children were always arguing and fighting with each other.
argue
They were still arguing. I could hear them down the road.
dispute
Whole towns disputed with neighboring villages over boundaries.
scrap (informal)
They are always scrapping.
brawl
They brawled in the street.
squabble
The siblings squabble like they did when they were children.
spar
The sparring couple have declared a truce in public.
wrangle
The two parties are still wrangling over the timing of the election.
go at it hammer and tongs
Additional synonyms
in the sense of altercation
Definition
a noisy argument
I had an altercation with some people who objected to our filming.
Synonyms
argument,
row,
clash,
disagreement,
dispute,
controversy,
contention,
quarrel,
squabble,
wrangle,
bickering,
discord,
dissension
in the sense of argue
Definition
to quarrel
They were still arguing. I could hear them down the road.
Synonyms
quarrel,
fight,
row,
clash,
dispute,
disagree,
feud,
squabble,
spar,
wrangle,
bicker,
have an argument,
cross swords,
be at sixes and sevens,
fight like cat and dog,
go at it hammer and tongs,
bandy words,
altercate,
fall out (informal)
in the sense of argument
Definition
a quarrel
She got into a heated argument with a stranger.
Synonyms
quarrel,
fight,
row,
clash,
dispute,
controversy,
disagreement,
misunderstanding,
feud,
barney (informal),
squabble,
wrangle,
bickering,
difference of opinion,
tiff,
altercation,
falling out (informal)
Synonyms of 'row'
row
Explore 'row' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of bank
Definition
an arrangement of similar objects in a row or in tiers
an enormous bank of switches and lights in front of the screen
Synonyms
row,
group,
line,
train,
range,
series,
file,
rank,
arrangement,
sequence,
succession,
array,
tier
in the sense of brawl
Definition
a loud disagreement or fight
He had been in a street brawl.
Synonyms
fight,
battle,
row (informal),
clash,
disorder,
scrap (informal),
fray,
squabble,
wrangle,
skirmish,
scuffle,
punch-up (British, informal),
free-for-all (informal),
fracas,
altercation,
rumpus,
broil,
tumult,
affray,
shindig (informal),
donnybrook,
ruckus (informal),
scrimmage,
shindy (informal),
biffo (Australian, slang),
bagarre,
melee or mêlée
in the sense of brawl
Definition
to quarrel or fight noisily
They brawled in the street.
Synonyms
fight,
battle,
scrap (informal),
wrestle,
wrangle,
tussle,
scuffle,
go at it hammer and tongs,
fight like Kilkenny cats,
altercate
in the sense of column
Definition
a narrow formation in which individuals or units follow one behind the other
There were reports of columns of military vehicles appearing on the streets.
Synonyms
line,
train,
row,
file,
rank,
string,
queue,
procession,
cavalcade
in the sense of commotion
Definition
noisy disturbance
He heard a terrible commotion outside.
Synonyms
disturbance,
to-do,
riot,
disorder,
excitement,
fuss,
turmoil,
racket,
upheaval,
bustle,
furore,
outcry,
uproar,
ferment,
agitation,
ado,
rumpus,
tumult,
hubbub,
hurly-burly,
brouhaha,
hullabaloo,
ballyhoo (informal),
hue and cry,
perturbation
in the sense of controversy
Definition
argument or debate concerning a matter about which there is strong disagreement
The proposed cuts have caused considerable controversy.
Synonyms
argument,
debate,
row,
discussion,
dispute,
contention,
quarrel,
squabble,
strife,
wrangle,
wrangling,
polemic,
altercation,
dissension
in the sense of dispute
Definition
an argument between two or more people
The dispute between them is settled.
Synonyms
argument,
row,
clash,
controversy,
disturbance,
contention,
feud,
quarrel,
brawl,
squabble,
wrangle,
difference of opinion,
tiff,
dissension,
turf war (informal),
shindig (informal),
shindy (informal),
bagarre
in the sense of dispute
Whole towns disputed with neighboring villages over boundaries.
Synonyms
argue,
fight,
clash,
row,
disagree,
fall out (informal),
contend,
feud,
quarrel,
brawl,
squabble,
spar,
wrangle,
bicker,
have an argument,
cross swords,
be at sixes and sevens,
fight like cat and dog,
go at it hammer and tongs,
altercate
in the sense of fight
The children were always arguing and fighting with each other.
Synonyms
quarrel,
argue,
row,
dispute,
fall out (informal),
squabble,
wrangle,
bicker
in the sense of file
Definition
a line of people in marching formation, one behind another
A file of soldiers, marched past.
Synonyms
line,
row,
chain,
string,
column,
queue,
procession
Additional synonyms
in the sense of fracas
Definition
a noisy quarrel or fight
Several people were injured in the ensuing fracas.
Synonyms
brawl,
fight,
trouble,
row,
riot,
disturbance,
quarrel,
uproar,
skirmish,
scuffle,
free-for-all (informal),
rumpus,
aggro (slang),
affray,
shindig (informal),
donnybrook,
scrimmage,
shindy (informal),
bagarre,
melee or mêlée,
biffo (Australian, slang)
in the sense of fray
Definition
a noisy quarrel or brawl
Today he entered the fray on the side of the moderates.
Synonyms
fight,
battle,
row,
conflict,
clash,
set-to (informal),
riot,
combat,
disturbance,
rumble (US, New Zealand, slang),
quarrel,
brawl,
skirmish,
scuffle,
rumpus,
broil,
affray,
shindig (informal),
donnybrook,
battle royal,
ruckus (informal),
scrimmage,
shindy (informal),
bagarre,
melee or mêlée,
biffo (Australian, slang),
boilover (Australian)
in the sense of fuss
Definition
complaint or objection
We kicked up a fuss and got an apology.
Synonyms
complaint,
row,
protest,
objection,
trouble,
display,
argument,
difficulty,
upset,
bother,
unrest,
hassle (informal),
squabble,
furore,
altercation
in the sense of hubbub
Definition
a confused noise of many voices
a hubbub of excited conversation from over a thousand people
Synonyms
noise,
racket,
din,
uproar,
cacophony,
pandemonium,
babel,
tumult,
hurly-burly
in the sense of lecture
Definition
a lengthy scolding
Our captain gave us a stern lecture on safety.
Synonyms
telling-off (informal),
rebuke,
reprimand,
talking-to (informal),
heat (slang, US, Canadian),
going-over (informal),
wigging (British, slang),
censure,
scolding,
chiding,
dressing-down (informal),
reproof,
castigation
in the sense of noise
Definition
loud shouting
There was too much noise in the room and he needed peace.
Synonyms
sound,
talk,
row,
racket,
outcry,
clamour,
din,
clatter,
uproar,
babble,
blare,
fracas,
commotion,
pandemonium,
rumpus,
cry,
tumult,
hubbub
in the sense of pandemonium
Definition
wild confusion
There was pandemonium in the court as the verdict was delivered.
Synonyms
uproar,
confusion,
chaos,
turmoil,
racket,
clamour,
din,
commotion,
rumpus,
bedlam,
babel,
tumult,
hubbub,
ruction (informal),
hullabaloo,
hue and cry,
ruckus (informal)
in the sense of queue
Definition
a line of people or vehicles waiting for something
A queue of more than sixty people snaked its way down the pavement.
Synonyms
line,
row,
file,
train,
series,
chain,
string,
column,
sequence,
succession,
procession,
crocodile (British, informal),
progression,
cavalcade,
concatenation (formal)
in the sense of racket
Definition
a noisy disturbance
The racket went on past midnight.
Synonyms
noise,
row,
shouting,
fuss,
disturbance,
outcry,
clamour,
din,
uproar,
commotion,
pandemonium,
rumpus,
babel,
tumult,
hubbub,
hullabaloo,
ballyhoo (informal)
in the sense of range
Definition
a chain of mountains
the massive mountain ranges to the north
Synonyms
row,
series,
line,
file,
rank,
chain,
string,
sequence,
tier
Additional synonyms
in the sense of rank
Definition
a line of people, esp. soldiers, positioned one beside the other
Ranks of police in riot gear stood nervously by.
Synonyms
row,
line,
file,
column,
group,
range,
series,
formation,
tier
in the sense of reprimand
Definition
an instance of blaming someone officially
He has been given a severe reprimand.
Synonyms
blame,
talking-to (informal),
row,
lecture,
wigging (British, slang),
censure,
rebuke,
reproach,
ticking-off (informal),
dressing-down (informal),
telling-off (informal),
admonition,
tongue-lashing,
reproof,
castigation,
reprehension,
flea in your ear (informal)
in the sense of reproof
Definition
a severe blaming of someone for a fault
a reproof that she responded to right away
Synonyms
rebuke,
criticism,
condemnation,
censure,
reprimand,
reproach,
scolding,
ticking-off (informal),
chiding,
dressing-down (informal),
admonition,
tongue-lashing,
upbraiding,
sideswipe,
castigation,
reproval,
reprehension,
blame
in the sense of rollicking
Whoever was responsible got a rollicking.
Synonyms
scolding,
lecture,
reprimand,
telling-off,
roasting (informal),
wigging (British, slang),
ticking off (informal),
dressing-down (informal),
tongue-lashing (informal)
in the sense of rumpus
Definition
a noisy or confused commotion
He had left before the rumpus started.
Synonyms
commotion,
row,
noise,
confusion,
fuss,
disturbance,
disruption,
furore,
uproar,
tumult,
brouhaha,
shindig (informal),
hue and cry,
kerfuffle (informal),
shindy (informal)
in the sense of scrap
Definition
a fight or quarrel
He has never been one to avoid a scrap.
Synonyms
fight,
battle,
row,
argument,
dispute,
set-to (informal),
disagreement,
quarrel,
brawl,
squabble,
wrangle,
scuffle,
tiff,
turf war (informal),
dust-up (informal),
shindig (informal),
scrimmage,
shindy (informal),
bagarre,
biffo (Australian, slang)
in the sense of scrap
Definition
to quarrel or fight
They are always scrapping.
Synonyms
fight,
argue,
row,
fall out (informal),
barney (informal),
squabble,
spar,
wrangle,
bicker,
have words,
come to blows,
have a shouting match (informal)
in the sense of series
Definition
a group or succession of related things
a series of explosions
Synonyms
sequence,
course,
chain,
succession,
run,
set,
line,
order,
train,
arrangement,
string,
progression
in the sense of slanging match
Definition
an angry quarrel in which people trade insults
They conducted a public slanging match on television.
Synonyms
quarrel,
row,
argument,
set-to (informal),
barney (informal),
spat,
altercation,
ding-dong,
argy-bargy (British, informal),
battle of words
in the sense of spar
Definition
to argue with someone
The sparring couple have declared a truce in public.
Synonyms
argue,
row,
squabble,
dispute,
scrap (informal),
fall out (informal),
spat,
wrangle,
skirmish,
bicker,
have a tiff
Additional synonyms
in the sense of squabble
Definition
a petty quarrel
There have been minor squabbles about phone bills.
Synonyms
quarrel,
fight,
row,
argument,
dispute,
set-to (informal),
scrap (informal),
disagreement,
barney (informal),
spat,
difference of opinion,
tiff,
turf war (informal),
bagarre
in the sense of squabble
Definition
to quarrel over a small matter
The siblings squabble like they did when they were children.
Synonyms
quarrel,
fight,
argue,
row,
clash,
dispute,
scrap (informal),
fall out (informal),
brawl,
spar,
wrangle,
bicker,
have words,
fight like cat and dog,
go at it hammer and tongs
in the sense of string
Definition
a series of things or events
The landscape is broken only by a string of villages.
Synonyms
series,
line,
row,
file,
sequence,
queue,
succession,
procession
in the sense of talking-to
Definition
a scolding or telling-off
He has had a good talking-to and regrets his actions.
Synonyms
reprimand,
lecture,
rebuke,
scolding,
row,
criticism,
wigging (British, slang),
slating (informal),
reproach,
ticking-off (informal),
dressing-down (informal),
telling-off (informal),
reproof,
rap on the knuckles
in the sense of tier
Definition
one of a set of rows placed one above and behind the other, such as theatre seats
an auditorium with tiers of seats around and above it
Synonyms
row,
bank,
layer,
line,
order,
level,
series,
file,
rank,
storey,
stratum,
echelon
in the sense of tiff
Definition
a minor quarrel
She was walking home after a tiff with her best friend.
Synonyms
quarrel,
row,
disagreement,
words,
difference,
dispute,
scrap (informal),
falling-out (informal),
squabble,
petty quarrel
in the sense of tongue-lashing
After a cruel tongue-lashing, the teacher dismissed the students.
Synonyms
scolding,
talking-to (informal),
rebuke,
reprimand,
lecture,
wigging (British, slang),
slating (informal),
reproach,
ticking-off (informal),
dressing-down (informal),
telling-off (informal),
reproof
in the sense of trouble
Definition
a state of disorder, ill-feeling, or unrest
Riot police are being deployed to prevent any trouble.
Synonyms
disorder,
fighting,
row,
conflict,
bother,
grief (British, South Africa),
unrest,
disturbance,
to-do (informal),
discontent,
dissatisfaction,
furore,
uproar,
scuffling,
discord,
fracas,
commotion,
rumpus,
breach of the peace,
tumult,
affray,
brouhaha,
ructions,
hullabaloo (informal),
kerfuffle (British, informal),
hoo-ha (informal),
biffo (Australian, slang),
boilover (Australian)
in the sense of tumult
Definition
a loud confused noise, such as one produced by a crowd
Round one ended to a tumult of whistles, screams and shouts.
Synonyms
clamour,
row,
outbreak,
racket,
din,
uproar,
fracas,
commotion,
pandemonium,
babel,
hubbub,
hullabaloo
in the sense of uproar
Definition
a commotion or disturbance characterized by loud noise and confusion
The announcement caused uproar in the crowd.
Synonyms
commotion,
noise,
racket,
riot,
confusion,
turmoil,
brawl,
mayhem,
clamour,
din,
turbulence,
pandemonium,
rumpus,
hubbub,
hurly-burly,
brouhaha,
ruction (informal),
hullabaloo,
ruckus (informal),
bagarre
Additional synonyms
in the sense of wrangle
Definition
to argue noisily or angrily
The two parties are still wrangling over the timing of the election.