altercation

Definitions of altercation
  1. noun
    a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
    synonyms: brouille, controverse, désaccord
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    type of:
    différend, dispute, désaccord
    a disagreement or argument about something important
  2. noun
    coming into conflict with
    synonyms: bagarre, brouille
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    type of:
    opposition, résistance
    group action in opposition to those in power
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