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How to pronounce altercation in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms affray, fracas
Type of row, dustup, quarrel, wrangle, run-in, words
Has types batrachomyomachia

Examples of altercation

altercation
The alleged altercation was captured on a mobile phone video, Ms Neill has said.
From the smh.com.au
Thomas turned and ran, Ramos chased after him and a physical altercation ensued.
From the ocregister.com
She was wanted on felony charges for an altercation on Portland's commuter rail.
From the abcnews.go.com
An altercation took place between the two drivers beside their damages vehicles.
From the hampshirechronicle.co.uk
Prior to the shooting, Smith was involved in an altercation with his girlfriend.
From the suntimes.com
The altercation occurred outside Sherling's courtroom at the end of the hearing.
From the al.com
Shortly after the altercation, Smith apologized and Lucas said all was forgiven.
From the newsobserver.com
An altercation of an unspecified nature broke out between many of the employees.
From the al.com
All Blacks captain Richie McCaw is pulled from an altercation against Australia.
From the nzherald.co.nz
More examples
  • Affray: noisy quarrel
  • (altercate) quarrel: have a disagreement over something; "We quarreled over the question as to who discovered America"; "These two fellows are always scrapping over something"
  • Warm contention in words; dispute carried on with heat or anger; controversy; wrangle; wordy contest
  • (altercate) To argue, quarrel or wrangle with someone
  • Altercation is identified as any incident involving players leading to a penalty or penalties.
  • A heated quarrel, argument