altercation

/ɑlˈtɛrˌkeɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

A heated or violent disagreement or fight, typically between two or more people.

“The police were called to the scene after the bar fight escalated into a serious altercation.”

Synonyms

  • brawl
  • disagreement
  • fight

Antonyms

  • agreement
  • harmony