CEFR C2

altercate

verb

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: argue, quarrel, dispute, wrangle

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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.

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

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