Find the most appropriate meaning of the word "ALTERCATION"
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → discord
Altercation means a noisy argument or quarrel, usually in public. Its synonym is discord.
Example: The two drivers had an altercation after the accident.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) distribute | to give out or share among people (it has nothing to do with a quarrel) | The teacher distributed the answer sheets. |
| (2) substitute | to put one person or thing in place of another | You can substitute honey for sugar in this recipe. |
| (3) discord (answer) | disagreement and quarrelling between people (a quarrel is a form of discord) | The property dispute caused discord in the family. |
| (4) disgust | a strong feeling of dislike for something unpleasant (a feeling, not an argument) | She turned away in disgust from the dirty plate. |
| Synonyms of altercation: quarrel, argument, dispute, discord Antonyms of altercation: agreement, harmony, accord, peace Also asked in CUET (UG): altercation – 19-05-2025 Slot 2, 15-05-2024 Slot 1, 18-06-2023 Slot 3 discord – 16-09-2022 Slot 1 |