altercate (C2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈɔːltərkeɪt/

Definition

Engage in a heated or noisy argument, typically in public.

Examples

• The rival fans started to altercate outside the stadium after the match ended.

• It is unprofessional to altercate with a colleague in front of clients.

• They continued to altercate over the bill until the waiter intervened.

How to Use altercate

altercate with (prepositional phrase)

to argue against a specific person — "He refused to altercate with his supervisor."

altercate over (prepositional phrase)

to argue about a specific topic — "They began to altercate over the division of assets."

Synonyms of altercate

Words with a similar meaning to altercate:

• argue
• quarrel
• dispute
• wrangle

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