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spats

NOUN

dispute, quarrel

Synonyms

STRONGEST

altercation bickering brouhaha difference of opinion disagreement discord falling-out feud flare-up fracas friction misunderstanding run-in squabble strife tiff

STRONG

argument beef conflict dissension embroilment fuss hubbub miff row rumpus words

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agreement concord concurrence harmony peace

STRONG

calm

Example Sentences

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The whale's ordeal has sparked a media frenzy -- with non-stop coverage from TV channels, online outlets and social media influencers -- but has also led to angry spats and conspiracy theories.

From Barron's • May 2, 2026

To do so, he calculated, would risk ongoing public spats with not just the most powerful man on the planet, but someone with near zero compunction when it comes to spectacularly falling out with people.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026

There are spats and hugs, frolics and bonding, and not much thrust to the tale.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025

When Larry chokes on a crudité at the party, all of those spats are moot.

From Salon • Nov. 27, 2025

And from around the wagon stepped a large beetlelike insect dressed in a lavish coat, striped pants, checked vest, spats, and a derby hat.

From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster