altercation
noun
al·ter·ca·tion
ˌȯl-tər-ˈkā-shən 
: a noisy, heated, angry dispute
He got into several altercations with his boss.
also
: noisy controversy
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During the altercation, a man pulled a gun and shot Ramirez.
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Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2025
See Jackie Christie and Chantel’s unfortunate altercation above.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 22 July 2025
In his statement, Ramsey referenced a case in which two defendants were given lax punishments after a physical altercation with two LMPD officers.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 18 July 2025
The officer involved in the physical altercation has been placed on administrative duty while the department conducts a full and fair investigation into his actions, according to Covington Mayor Ronald Washington.
—Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 18 July 2025
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Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2025
See Jackie Christie and Chantel’s unfortunate altercation above.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 22 July 2025
In his statement, Ramsey referenced a case in which two defendants were given lax punishments after a physical altercation with two LMPD officers.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 18 July 2025
The officer involved in the physical altercation has been placed on administrative duty while the department conducts a full and fair investigation into his actions, according to Covington Mayor Ronald Washington.
—Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 18 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for altercation
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“Altercation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/altercation. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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altercation
noun
al·ter·ca·tion
ˌȯl-tər-ˈkā-shən
: a noisy or angry dispute
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