Altercation

/ˌɒltərˈkeɪʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A verbal dispute or quarrel.

During the meeting, an altercation erupted over the proposed budget cuts.

A heated controversy or conflict.

The altercation in the courtroom escalated, leading to a temporary recess.

A fight or skirmish, typically involving more than just words.

The altercation outside the bar turned into a full-blown brawl.

An angry dispute involving two or more parties.

The altercation between the neighbors lasted well into the night.

A noisy argument or disagreement, especially in public.

The altercation between the two drivers drew attention from bystanders.

From Latin 'altercatio', meaning 'dispute'.

heated altercation

A serious argument that is filled with emotion.

get into an altercation

To become involved in a dispute or fight.

altercation in public

A disagreement that occurs in a public space, often drawing attention.

argument

A discussion in which people express different opinions about something.

disagreement

A situation in which two or more people have different opinions about something.

quarrel

An angry argument or disagreement.

Throwdown

Things got heated and turned into a throwdown in the bar.

Beef

They've had beef ever since their last altercation.