altercation

Noun

Meaning

Warm contention in words; dispute carried on with heat or anger; controversy; wrangle; wordy contest.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

dispute wrangle affray fracas tiff face-off battle knockdown difference exchange fight conflict debate argument discussion
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Antonyms

union association federation concord amity alliance
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Hypernyms

row quarrel wrangle run-in dustup words

Hyponyms

batrachomyomachia

Related terms

altercate altercative altercator

Phrases with the word

auto altercation

Anagrams

relactation

Examples

A 42-year-old man was injured during an altercation in a home on Ontario St. E. Friday afternoon. Source: Internet

According to Delaware court papers obtained by The Sun, Chris did not fight back during the altercation due to an alleged protective order Kail filed against him from the spring. Source: Internet

A border altercation involving Ugandan exiles who had a camp close to the Ugandan border of Mutukula resulted in an attack by the Uganda army into Tanzania. Source: Internet

According to police reports, the officer observed fresh red marks, scratches and bruising on Parker’s neck and his shirt was stretched with holes in it, consistent with being in an altercation. Source: Internet

According to Yates, Lee was involved in an altercation that led to a fight outside of the club, which led to the shooting. Source: Internet

A brief physical altercation between members of the two bands took place on stage. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

alterative alterator altercate altercative altercator altered