ทะเลาะ

Explanation

ทะเลาะ is a basic everyday verb used when family members, partners, friends, coworkers, or others exchange angry words. It normally implies more emotion and hostility than a simple difference of opinion. Common patterns include ทะเลาะกัน for a mutual quarrel, ทะเลาะกับ followed by the person one argues with, and ทะเลาะกันเรื่อง followed by the subject of the disagreement. The verb does not by itself mean that anyone became physically violent. Its usual interpretation is an angry verbal argument or quarrel.

Usage

It is common in everyday situations involving arguments between partners, relatives, friends, children, or coworkers. It is also the natural word in remarks such as “Don't fight” or questions about what two people were arguing over.

Caution

Do not normally use it for a calm discussion or debate. To state clearly that people exchanged punches, use a more specific expression such as ต่อยกัน or ชกต่อยกัน.

1 quarrel synonyms

• ขัดแย้ง

  ขัดแย้ง broadly describes a conflict of opinions, positions, or interests and does not necessarily involve angry words. ทะเลาะ usually refers to an actual emotional quarrel.

• เถียง

  thǐaŋ argue

  เถียง focuses on contradicting or arguing back. ทะเลาะ more strongly suggests that the people involved have become angry and are having a quarrel.