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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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spats

Not having affairs, not engaging in departmental spats, not, à la Prof. Indiana Jones, cracking whips and cracking wise.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026

Public spats over fouls and a fixation on transgender policy have overshadowed the WNBA’s rising attendance and TV audiences.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

“Right now, I couldn’t buy spats for a hummingbird.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026

The prince has also been involved in other legal spats, including over his police protection in the UK.

From Barron's ● Jul. 6, 2026

Neeley, wearing his new spats, manfully insisted on carrying the baby.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith