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- [awl-ter-keyt]
- /ˈɔl tərˌkeɪt/
- /ˈɔːltəkeɪt/
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- [awl-ter-keyt]
- /ˈɔl tərˌkeɪt/
Definitions of altercate word
- verb altercate to argue, esp heatedly; dispute 3
- intransitive verb altercate to argue angrily; quarrel 3
- verb without object altercate to argue or quarrel with zeal, heat, or anger; wrangle. 1
- noun altercate Dispute or argue noisily and publicly. 1
- verb altercate (Transitive Verb) To argue, quarrel or wrangle with someone. 0
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Origin of altercate
First appearance:
before 1530 One of the 29% oldest English words
1530-40; < Latin altercātus (past participle of altercārī to quarrel), equivalent to *alterc(us) a disputing (alter other + -cus formative suffix) + -ātus -ate1
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Parts of speech for Altercate
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altercate popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
altercate usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for altercate
verb altercate
- contend — If you have to contend with a problem or difficulty, you have to deal with it or overcome it.
- squabble — to engage in a petty quarrel.
- disagree — to fail to agree; differ: The conclusions disagree with the facts. The theories disagree in their basic premises.
- quibble — an instance of the use of ambiguous, prevaricating, or irrelevant language or arguments to evade a point at issue.
- dispute — to engage in argument or debate.
Antonyms for altercate
verb altercate
- give in — to present voluntarily and without expecting compensation; bestow: to give a birthday present to someone.
- concur — If one person concurs with another person, the two people agree. You can also say that two people concur.
- harmonize — to bring into harmony, accord, or agreement: to harmonize one's views with the new situation.
- ignore — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
- comply — If someone or something complies with an order or set of rules, they are in accordance with what is required or expected.
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