altercation

The definition of an altercation is a verbal fight between people.

(noun)

When two guys start yelling at each other, that is an example of an altercation.

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See altercation in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

an angry or heated argument

Origin: L altercatio

See altercation in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
A vehement quarrel.

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