Altercation and Conflict

Altercation

Altercation noun - An often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions.
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Synonyms for Altercation

Conflict is a synonym for altercation in incident topic. In some cases you can use "Conflict" instead a noun "Altercation", when it comes to topics like dispute, brawl.

Nearby Word: altercate

Conflict

Conflict noun - A lack of agreement or harmony.
Usage example: the conflict between absolute freedom and personal responsibility

Altercation is a synonym for conflict in incident topic. Sometimes you can use "Altercation" instead a noun "Conflict", if it concerns topics such as dispute, brawl, clash.

Nearby Words: conflicting, conflicted

How words are described

physical physical altercation physical conflict
similar similar altercation similar conflict
initial initial altercation initial conflict
entire entire altercation entire conflict
Other adjectives: real, violent, minor, recent, previous, resulting, ensuing.
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