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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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Those outages on the FirstNet network, coupled with yearslong spats over who is in charge of the $25 billion public-private partnership, are coming to the fore as a congressional reauthorization vote approaches.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

The four-legged felines were rumoured to have had a long-running feud, with highly publicised spats during their overlapping time in Westminster.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, whose country has had long-running trade spats with Trump, will also address the WEF.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 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