Synonyms for altercation

Grammar : Noun

Spell : awl-ter-key-shuhn

Phonetic Transcription : ˌɔl tərˈkeɪ ʃən

Top 10 synonyms for altercation

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Définition of altercation

Origin : late 14c., from Old French altercacion (12c.) and directly from Latin altercationem (nominative altercatio) "a dispute, debate, discussion," noun of action from past participle stem of altercari "to dispute (with another)," from alter "other" (see alter).

noun fight, often verbal

Example sentences :

He resolved to be as prudent as possible, and avoid, as far as he could, any altercation with Haley.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

Heyward saw, by the manner of the scout, that altercation would be useless.
Extract from : « The Last of the Mohicans » by James Fenimore Cooper

It was not an altercation; there was evidently nothing the least exciting in the colloquy.
Extract from : « The Room in the Dragon Volant » by J. Sheridan LeFanu

Then the sound of the altercation overhead smote him too with alarm.
Extract from : « The Coryston Family » by Mrs. Humphry Ward

The waiter with whom I had seen Herbert Bayliss in altercation was hurrying by me.
Extract from : « Kent Knowles: Quahaug » by Joseph C. Lincoln

Nor could he forget the expression in her eyes during her altercation with Carlisle that day.
Extract from : « The Coyote » by James Roberts

But might not the sudden attack have been brought on by his altercation with this man?
Extract from : « The Crevice » by William John Burns and Isabel Ostrander

And so the altercation in the night went on, over the irremediable.
Extract from : « Chance » by Joseph Conrad

Now, sir, a truce to this altercation, for which I have neither time nor taste.
Extract from : « Roland Cashel » by Charles James Lever

There is danger that Paul's passionate tempers may involve him in some altercation.
Extract from : « Oswald Langdon » by Carson Jay Lee

Antonyms for altercation

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