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Altercation
Negative Connotation![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Implies a tense situation that could escalate, often used negatively. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/P90SRFRl4FNbWtkmuEKyeSp7k.webp)
Intensity Matters![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
More intense than a disagreement, but less than a fight. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/3e29D5dGJM1xjGbIGcWyap00.webp)
Potential for Violence![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Often suggests the potential for physical conflict, but not always. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/C3caq4zyxcsLHqwfOblBuLmdWM.webp)