Altercation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌɔːltəˈkeɪʃn̩/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Altercation is a noun meaning (countable) An angry or heated dispute.
Meaning
(countable) An angry or heated dispute.
More Meanings
- (countable, law, historical) An act of posing questions to, and obtaining answers from, a witness in a court of law.
- (uncountable) Angry or heated disputation.
Example Sentences
An altercation cannot end in your favour.
to get into an altercation over (something)
The shooting resulted from an altercation between two armed intoxicated men.
"What the hell is it to you who are my friends?" roared McMurdo in a voice which brought every head in the carriage round to witness the altercation.
Word Forms
- altercations
Synonyms for altercation
Depending on context, synonyms include argument, wrangle, argy-bargy, contention, barney, bobbery.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fracas, affray, brawl, dispute, disagreement, controversy.
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