noun · Medium SAT word

Altercation

fight; noisy quarrel

Altercation in a sentence

The altercation between the two drivers drew police attention.

Synonyms for altercation

quarrel
argument
dispute

Antonyms for altercation

agreement
peace
harmony

Practice altercation on real SAT questions

Vocabulary like altercation appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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