altercation

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˌɔːltəˈkeɪʃn̩/ or /ˌɒl-/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˌɔltɚˈkeɪʃən/

• Audio (UK)

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• Hyphenation: al‧ter‧cat‧ion

Noun

Singular altercation

Plural altercations

1. (countable) An altercation is an angry or heated dispute.
   • Synonym: wrangle