altercation
noun [ C ] formal uk/ˌɒl.təˈkeɪ.ʃən/ us/ˌɑːl.tɚˈkeɪ.ʃən/
争辩;争吵;口角
a loud argument or disagreement
According to witnesses, the altercation between the two men started inside the restaurant. 据目击者说，两人之间的口角是在饭店内开始的。
Synonyms: affray fracas