altercation

[ awl-ter-key-shuhn ]

/ ˌɔl tərˈkeɪ ʃən /

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noun

a heated or angry dispute; noisy argument or controversy.

Words nearby altercation

alterable, alterant, alteration, alterative, altercate, altercation, altered chord, altered state of consciousness, altern, alternans, alternant

Origin of altercation

1350–1400; Middle English altercacioun < Latin altercātiōn- (stem of altercātiō). See altercate, -ion

SYNONYMS FOR altercation

quarrel, disagreement, clash; squabble, tiff.

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Examples from the Web for altercation

The only thing that both sides agree on is that an altercation ensued, and Brown was shot multiple times.
Uneasy Peace in Ferguson in Danger After Slain Brown Named as Suspect in Robbery|Justin Glawe|August 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The Paris Hilton peace settlement circles us back to the Cipriani Ibiza altercation.
The Tiny Prince of Ibiza Parties On, While Kim and Paris Make Peace|Amy Zimmerman|August 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Her part in the altercation is riveting: at one point, she delicately moves her dress train out of the way.
The Video of Solange Attacking Jay Z Is Deeply Upsetting and Also Fantastic|Kevin Fallon|May 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
From Anne Frank to anger management: in June TMZ obtained audio of an altercation between Bieber and a photographer.
Justin Bieber’s No Good, Very Bad Year: Alleged Prostitutes, Reckless Driving, and More|Amy Zimmerman|December 13, 2013|DAILY BEAST

Actor Marland Anderson died after an altercation with police in April.
Autopsy of Porn Star 'Sledge Hammer' Reveals 'Neck Trauma,' Raising Questions About LAPD’s Actions|Maria Elena Fernandez, Christine Pelisek|August 31, 2012|DAILY BEAST
But the next day, Mr. Audley was startled to hear the two friends in the midst of an altercation.
The Pillars of the House, Vol. I (of 2)|Charlotte M. Yonge
Now and again he heard voices in the cabin, seemingly in altercation.
An Oregon Girl|Alfred Ernest Rice
On his way he met the poultry-girl, who was having an altercation with a handsome young man.
A Start in Life|Honore de Balzac
I have met with two friends only in this world with whom I never had any altercation; but what men were they!
Life of Beethoven|Anton Schindler
Riddell said nothing, and Bloomfield, seeing nothing could come of this altercation, left the room.
The Willoughby Captains|Talbot Baines Reed

British Dictionary definitions for altercation

altercation

/ (ˌɔːltəˈkeɪʃən) /

noun

an angry or heated discussion or quarrel; argument

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altercation

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