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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Fray is a synonym for altercation in brawl topic. In some cases you can use "Fray" instead a noun "Altercation".
Nearby Word: altercate
Fray
Fray noun - A physical dispute between opposing individuals or groups.
Usage example: a troubled youth always getting into frays at school
Altercation is a synonym for fray in battle topic. Sometimes you can use "Altercation" instead a noun "Fray", if it concerns topics such as brawl.
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Fray and Altercation. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/altercation/fray
Altercation & Fray. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/altercation/fray>.
Fray or Altercation. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/altercation/fray.
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