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    What does altercation mean?

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    +2  Views: 969 Answers: 6 Posted: 14 years ago
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      when I worked at the prison it meant fight between inmates.

      14 years ago. Rating: 9
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        zorro

        dont forget the convict and boss
        commented 14 years ago
        fjoel

        okay.
        commented 14 years ago

        altercation:noun


        1.Noisy quarrel


        Synonyms:


        1.affray


        2.fracas


         

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          Typically a physical confrontation is referred to as an altercation, e.g.: a fight stemming from an argument.

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            A disagreement that becomes so heated the parties involved start throwing punches is an example of an altercation.

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              A :-


              Blue


              Barney


              Stoush


              Knuckle sandwich


              Bunch of fives


              Take your pick, all mean the same thing.

              14 years ago. Rating: 4
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                Disagreement usually followed by a physical fight.

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