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altercation

[ awl-ter-key-shuhn ]

noun

  1. a heated or angry dispute; noisy argument or controversy.

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altercation

/ ˌɔ˱ô³Ùəˈ°ì±ðɪʃə²Ô /

noun

  1. an angry or heated discussion or quarrel; argument
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of altercation1

1350–1400; Middle English altercacioun < Latin ²¹±ô³Ù±ð°ù³¦Äå³Ù¾±Å²Ô- (stem of ²¹±ô³Ù±ð°ù³¦Äå³Ù¾±Å ). See altercate, -ion
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For months, a man has been pestering residents in the South Bay’s beach cities with offensive remarks and vulgar language while filming the altercations and posting the videos on social media.

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The violent altercation occurred near the family’s boutique on La Cienega Boulevard.

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The highly charged contest in Minneapolis broke into a physical altercation early in the second quarter, when Minnesota's Naz Reid reacted to being bumped by Detroit's Ron Holland during a dribble.

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The manager even picked up a booking for an altercation with the officials.

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An altercation ensued with the babysitter and one child was knocked over.

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