Definition of "have words" []

• To argue, to have an argument. (verb)
• To speak sternly, angrily, or in an argumentative manner to. (verb)

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• "He fell off trying and the mother, Miss Macy, saw him out her window and marched over to have words with Grandma Rose."
• "She was not bold enough to march over and have words with Mr. Harkness, but she would send her mother, who was purposeful and firm, a force to contend with when she felt right was on her side."
• "Ye will shift my lads up into steerage and accommodate my officers properly or I will have words to say from Governor Phillip all the way to Admiral Lord Howe and Sir John Middleton—not to mention Lord Sydney and Mr. Pitt!"