Altercation and Contest

Altercation

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

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

Nearby Word: altercate

Contest

Contest noun - A physical dispute between opposing individuals or groups.
Usage example: what mighty contests have been waged on trivial matters

Altercation is a synonym for contest in dispute topic. Sometimes you can use "Altercation" instead a noun "Contest", if it concerns topics such as fight.

How words are described

physical physical altercation physical contest
similar similar altercation similar contest
short short altercation short contest
small small altercation small contest
Other adjectives: entire, real, violent, previous, resulting.
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