Altercation

Pronunciation: /ˌɑːltərˈkeɪʃən/

Altercation (noun)

  1. A noisy argument or disagreement between people.

Examples

  • A loud altercation broke out between the two neighbors.
  • An altercation can happen when people disagree strongly.

Common collocations: verbal altercation, physical altercation, witness an altercation

Synonyms of Altercation

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Altercation

  • A state of harmony or consensus.
  • The restoration of friendly relations.