spat synonyms

[ UK /spˈæt/ ]
[ US /ˈspæt/ ]

Synonyms

To hit with a quick, sharp blow of the hand

attack strike punch bust buffet slap smack cuff whack swat spank

A quick, sharp blow, especially with the hand

chop smacker

A discussion, often heated, in which a difference of opinion is expressed

argument debate fight difficulty conflict dispute controversy clash disagreement contention quarrel tangle bicker rhubarb polemic tiff squabble wrangle altercation run-in

To engage in a quarrel

argue contend quibble have words

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spat synonyms

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