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Meaning of altercation
A noisy and aggressive dispute or fight between two or more people
Etymology of altercation
The word "altercation" has its roots in the Latin words "alter" meaning "other" and "catus" which is the past participle of "altercari" meaning "to speak or argue with someone"
The term originated in the 15th century and initially referred to a verbal dispute or a war of words
Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to include physical confrontations and violent clashes
Synonyms
argument
dispute
quarrel
fight
clash
confrontation
fracas
brawl
scuffle
row
squabble
spat
tiff
contention
disagreement
discord
strife
commotion
disturbance
uproar
melee
donnybrook
ruckus
fracas
tumult
turbulence
unrest
upheaval
violence
hostility
aggression
belligerence
pugnacity
truculence
bellicosity
contentiousness
cantankerousness
irascibility
testiness
irritability
Definitions
- A loud and angry dispute, typically between two people
- * A physical fight, especially one that is intense and chaotic
Usage Examples
- The two men got into a heated altercation at the bar, which ended with them being thrown out
- * The altercation between the rival gangs lasted for hours, resulting in several injuries and arrests