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FISTFIGHT Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the word fistfight. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word fistfight. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for FISTFIGHT

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fisticuffs
nounn
noun

• a fight with bare fists

• fighting with the fists

altercation
nounn
noun

• noisy quarrel

brawl
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an uproarious party

• a noisy fight in a crowd

verb

• to quarrel noisily, angrily or disruptively

clash
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a loud resonant repeating noise

• a state of conflict between persons

• a state of conflict between colors

• a minor short-term fight

verb

• crash together with violent impact

• be incompatible; be or come into conflict

• disagree violently

fracas
nounn
noun

• noisy quarrel

melee
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a noisy riotous fight

punch-up
nounn
noun

• a fistfight

scrap
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a small fragment of something broken off from the whole

• worthless material that is to be disposed of

• a small piece of something that is left over after the rest has been used

• the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

verb

• dispose of (something useless or old)

• have a disagreement over something

• make into scrap or refuse

scuffle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• disorderly fighting

• a hoe that is used by pushing rather than pulling

• an unceremonious and disorganized struggle

verb

• walk by dragging one's feet

• fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters

struggle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an energetic attempt to achieve something

• an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

• strenuous effort

verb

• make a strenuous or labored effort

• to exert strenuous effort against opposition

• climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling

• be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

tussle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• disorderly fighting

verb

• fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters

• make messy or untidy

bare
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adjective

• not having a protective covering

• lacking its natural or customary covering

adjective satellite

• having no clothes on the body

• lacking in magnitude or quantity

• just barely adequate or within a lower limit

• apart from anything else; without additions or modifications

• lacking a surface finish such as paint

• providing no shelter or sustenance

• having everything extraneous removed including contents

• lacking embellishment or ornamentation

verb

• expose to view

• make public

• lay bare

barehanded
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• with bare hands

boxing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• fighting with the fists

• the enclosure of something in a package or box

combat
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an engagement fought between two military forces

• the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

verb

• battle or contend against in or as if in a battle

fight
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

• the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

• an aggressive willingness to compete

• an intense verbal dispute

• a boxing or wrestling match

verb

• be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

• fight against or resist strongly

• make a strenuous or labored effort

• exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for

hand
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

• a hired laborer on a farm or ranch

• something written by hand

• ability

• a position given by its location to the side of an object

• the cards held in a card game by a given player at any given time

• one of two sides of an issue

• a rotating pointer on the face of a timepiece

• a unit of length equal to 4 inches; used in measuring horses

• a member of the crew of a ship

• a card player in a game of bridge

• a round of applause to signify approval

• terminal part of the forelimb in certain vertebrates (e.g. apes or kangaroos)

• physical assistance

verb

• place into the hands or custody of

• guide or conduct or usher somewhere

knuckle
nounn
noun

• a joint of a finger when the fist is closed

verb

• press or rub with the knuckles

• shoot a marble while keeping one's knuckles on the ground

slugfest
nounn
noun

• a fight with bare fists

hand-to-hand
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• being at close quarters

Best Hypernyms For FISTFIGHT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for fistfight, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
fight combat contend fighting scrap struggle

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