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The altercation ended when the teacher arrived.
What does Altercation mean?
An altercation is a loud argument.
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A noisy argument or disagreement.
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The players had an altercation after the close call.
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The report described the altercation but did not blame anyone before all facts were known.
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What is an altercation?
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MeaningAltercation means An altercation is a loud argument.
ExampleExample: The altercation ended when the teacher arrived.
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- Syllables
- awl · ter · kay · shun
- Strongest beat
- kay
- Ending
- shun
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- Put a little extra energy on kay.
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agreementUse when people share the same view.
peaceUse when there is calm and no conflict.
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altercations
More than one loud argument or disagreement.
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