altercations

[US]/ˌɔːltəˈkeɪʃənz/
[UK]/ˌɑːl.tərˈkeɪ.ʃən.z/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.onenigheden of ruzies, vaak luidruchtig en verhitte

Phrases & Collocations

engage in altercations

betrek je bij confrontaties

avoid altercations

confrontaties vermijden

resort to altercations

terecht komen in confrontaties

witness altercations

confrontaties meemaken

escalate into altercations

escaleren tot confrontaties

public altercations

openbare confrontaties

violent altercations

gewelddadige confrontaties

Example Sentences

the bar was known for its frequent altercations between patrons.

De bar stond bekend om de frequente schermutselingen tussen klanten.

altercations with neighbors over noise can be very stressful.

Schermutselingen met buren over lawaai kunnen erg stressvol zijn.

their political differences often led to heated altercations.

Hun politieke meningsverschillen leidden vaak tot verhitte schermutselingen.

he tried to avoid altercations at all costs.

Hij probeerde schermutselingen koste wat koste te vermijden.

the two sides engaged in numerous altercations throughout the negotiations.

De twee partijen waren tijdens de onderhandelingen betrokken bij talrijke schermutselingen.

social media can often be a breeding ground for online altercations.

Social media kan vaak een voedingsbodem zijn voor online schermutselingen.

the police were called to quell the altercations between the protesters and bystanders.

De politie werd gealarmeerd om de schermutselingen tussen de demonstranten en omstanders te stoppen.

he regretted his involvement in the altercations that had led to violence.

Hij betreurde zijn betrokkenheid bij de schermutselingen die hadden geleid tot geweld.

the couple's constant altercations threatened their relationship.

De constante schermutselingen van het stel bedreigden hun relatie.

he was known for his quick temper and frequent altercations with colleagues.

Hij stond bekend om zijn snelle temperaments en frequente schermutselingen met collega's.

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