noun
- heated arguments or disputes between people
Usage: plural form of altercation
Examples
- The neighbors had several altercations about the property line.
- Security guards were called to break up altercations between fans.
- The meeting was postponed due to heated altercations among board members.
- Police officers are trained to de-escalate verbal altercations.
- The restaurant manager tried to prevent altercations between customers.
- Minor altercations often occur during rush hour traffic.
- The school has a zero-tolerance policy for physical altercations.