ALTERCATED Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

altercated

verb

past tense of altercate

as in bickered

to express different opinions about something often angrily this discussion is so silly we might as well altercate on how many angels can dance on the point of a needle

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King bickered with fans on social media.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
But Tilly and Gershon playfully bickered onstage as the former remembered things slightly differently, with Tilly saying the problem had more to do with a shot of her hand on Gershon's crotch that was deemed too realistic.

— Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 8 June 2026

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Some community groups also argued the TIF funds being dedicated to infrastructure surrounding the Fire stadium should be used for community needs instead.

— Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Cooper acknowledged the improvement but argued that the statistics do not capture the larger concerns many Californians continue to have about crime, repeat offenders, and support for victims.

— Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 13 July 2026

Definition of argued

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The future king of Britain descends from American patriots who fought against the crown he is destined to inherit, according to a new book tracing Prince William's family tree.

— Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Both exist in spite of the odds, symbols of perseverance and community — memorials to those who fought to establish a new country and a new state, and who happened to do it in a place that proved particularly untamable.

— Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

Definition of fought

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Birdsong entered spring training fighting for a spot on the Opening Day roster, but fell out of the competition early due to poor performance.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 3 July 2026
At Ukrainian universities, Russian studies fell out of favor after Moscow’s full-scale invasion in 2022.

— Howard LaFranchi, Christian Science Monitor, 27 June 2026

Definition of fell out

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The pair clashed again over matters related to redistricting efforts ahead of the midterms.

— Tiago Ventura, Time, 14 July 2026
The Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission, which is represented by the Office of the County Counsel, has repeatedly clashed with the office because its lawyers are also recommending the Sheriff’s Department ignore the commission’s subpoenas.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

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