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Definition

To argue, to have an argument.

To speak sternly, angrily, or in an argumentative manner to.

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In Context

  • ""It's no treat to me to 'and the dishes when the atmosphere's what you might call electric. . . ." "Did they have words?" Parker shook his head impatiently. "That sort don't have words, Ellen. They just sit and goggle.""
  • "Clare was for a while protected by the man's unreadiness to have words with his brother, who always took his wife's part."
  • "Gratton has had a series of meetings with Toros president John F. Bassett since he quit the Blues last week after having words with coach Garry Young."
  • ""This man is highly irresponsible," a spokeswoman tells the Post. "We definitely want to have words with him.""
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