A2 — Elementaryverb
litigare
to argue, to quarrel, to fight
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
discuterebisticciarescontrarsialtercarsibattibeccare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
riconciliarsifare paceaccordarsiandare d'accordo
Usage note
'Litigare con qualcuno per qualcosa' = to fight with someone over something. 'Bisticciare' = lighter bickering. 'Discutere' can be neutral (to discuss) or heated.
Example
"I due fratelli litigano spesso, ma si vogliono bene."
"The two brothers argue often, but they love each other."
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