altercation

ˌɒltərˈkeɪʃən
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Translation of altercation into German

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Noun

heated argument

angry or noisy argument between people
  • They had an altercation in the hallway.Sie hatten eine Auseinandersetzung im Flur.
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Synonyms and analogies of altercation in English

n.argumentdisputequarrelMore synonyms

Examples of altercation in a sentence

  • Police recorded the altercation between two drivers on video.

Translations of "altercation" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieAuseinandersetzungnf.

He reacted in self-defense during the sudden altercation on the street.

Er reagierte in Notwehr während der plötzlichen Auseinandersetzung auf der Straße.

She received medical attention after suffering a deep stab wound during the altercation.

Nach der Auseinandersetzung erhielt sie medizinische Hilfe wegen einer tiefen Stichwunde.

derStreitnm.

Their heated altercation was caught on camera and quickly went viral online.

Ihr hitziger Streit wurde gefilmt und ging schnell viral im Internet.

The doorman's quick response prevented a minor altercation from escalating.

Die schnelle Reaktion des Türstehers verhinderte, dass ein kleiner Streit eskalierte.

derEklatnm.

One day, he and a servant altercation.

Eines Tages, er und ein Diener Eklat.

In the department of the environment (UBA) in Dessau the Hysun3000 caused a real political altercation.

Im Umweltbundesamt (UBA) in Dessau sorgte der Hysun3000 dann für einen regelrechten politischen Eklat.

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Other translations for altercation:

  • Wortwechselnm.
  • Streitereinf.
  • Disputnm.
  • Kontroversenf.
  • Wortgefechtnn.

altercation: Examples and translations in context

During the altercation, it became necessary to act forcibly against the attacker.

Während der Auseinandersetzung wurde es notwendig, mit Gewalt gegen den Angreifer vorzugehen.

The lawyer argued that her client acted in self-defense during the altercation.

Der Anwalt argumentierte, dass seine Mandantin während der Auseinandersetzung in Notwehr gehandelt habe.

After the altercation, officers needed to cuff the involved parties.

Nach der Auseinandersetzung mussten die Beamten die beteiligten Personen fesseln.

During the altercation, he feared he might get beaten to a pulp.

Während der Auseinandersetzung fürchtete er, grün und blau geschlagen zu werden.

A new investigation has been opened into your altercation last night.

Es wird neu ermittelt, wegen Ihrer Auseinandersetzung letzte Nacht.

The motive behind the altercation is unknown, but police sources informed...

Das Motiv der Auseinandersetzung ist unbekannt, aber laut Polizeiquellen...

He was given immediate care after sustaining a gunshot wound in the altercation.

Er erhielt sofortige Pflege, nachdem er in der Auseinandersetzung eine Schussverletzung erlitten hatte.

It also includes the important playful element of willingness to controversy and altercation.

Es beinhaltet zudem das wichtige spielerische Element, Lust auf Streit und Auseinandersetzung.

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