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ALTERCATION

a noisy, heated, angry dispute

The meaning of the word altercation is a noisy, heated, angry dispute.

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WordMeaning
premisea proposition antecedently supposed or proved as a basis of argument or inference
deltathe 4th letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table
mimicryan instance of mimicking
corrodeto eat away by degrees as if by gnawing
demeanorbehavior toward others : outward manner
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floraa treatise on or list of the plants of an area or period
demurto take exception : object
brindledhaving obscure dark streaks or flecks on a usually gray or tawny ground
moltenfused or liquefied by heat : melted