Altercation – A loud argument or disagreement

(Pronounced ol-ter-kay-shuhn)

To remember the definition of the word altercation, use the following mnemonic:

She wanted to alter their vacation (altercation) destination and he didn't so they had a loud argument.

Examples of altercation in a sentence

Their altercation had gotten so out of hand that police were called to break up the fight. 

She decided it was best to avoid him to prevent any further altercations. 

He had enough of being woken up at 3am by his neighbour's loud altercations.