altercation
noun
al·ter·ca·tion
ˌȯl-tər-ˈkā-shən 
: a noisy, heated, angry dispute
He got into several altercations with his boss.
also
: noisy controversy
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Bravo alum Tom Sandoval is in the midst of another controversy after video surfaced showing an altercation with his ex and her father.
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Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
In the filing, Will provided his account of a June 3 altercation between him, Victoria and Sandoval.
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Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Anthony Gonzalez Alvarez, 27, of Lyons, pleaded guilty in April to a felony charge stemming from a traffic altercation with Border Patrol agents in Brighton Park in October.
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Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
During his time with the Pistons, he was known for getting into altercations with opposing players, most recently in February 2026, when he was suspended for seven games following a fight with the Charlotte Hornets.
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Dejanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
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Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
In the filing, Will provided his account of a June 3 altercation between him, Victoria and Sandoval.
—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Anthony Gonzalez Alvarez, 27, of Lyons, pleaded guilty in April to a felony charge stemming from a traffic altercation with Border Patrol agents in Brighton Park in October.
—
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
During his time with the Pistons, he was known for getting into altercations with opposing players, most recently in February 2026, when he was suspended for seven games following a fight with the Charlotte Hornets.
—
Dejanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for altercation
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“Altercation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/altercation. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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altercation
noun
al·ter·ca·tion
ˌȯl-tər-ˈkā-shən
: a noisy or angry dispute
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