Altercation
Altercation noun - An often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions.
Usage example: judging from all the slamming and banging, I'd say there was some sort of altercation going on next door
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Bicker is a synonym for altercation in conflict topic. In some cases you can use "Bicker" instead the word "Altercation" as a noun or a verb.
Nearby Word: altercate
Bicker
Bicker noun - An often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions.
Usage example: after a prolonged bicker, they finally managed to find a movie that both of them were interested in seeing
Altercation is a synonym for bicker in conflict topic. You can use "Altercation" instead a noun "Bicker".
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