Definition of "altercation" []

• A vehement quarrel. (noun)

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• "I find it interesting that the video starts just as the altercation is ending."
• "Long-term altercation effects will not be tolerated."
• "Artest, who is serving a one-game suspension for his involvement in altercation with Milwaukee forward Glenn Robinson."