FISTFIGHTS Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word fistfights. (close relations)
Definition of FISTFIGHTS
fistfight
Best Alternative Words for FISTFIGHTS
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fisticuffs | nounn | |||||||
noun • a fight with bare fists • fighting with the fists | ||||||||
scraps | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • food that is discarded (as from a kitchen) | ||||||||
altercations | nounn | |||||||
noun • noisy quarrel | ||||||||
battles | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war • an energetic attempt to achieve something • an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals) verb • battle or contend against in or as if in a battle | ||||||||
brawls | nounn | |||||||
noun • an uproarious party • a noisy fight in a crowd verb • to quarrel noisily, angrily or disruptively | ||||||||
clashes | 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 | ||||||||
conflicts | nounn | |||||||
noun • an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals) • opposition between two simultaneous but incompatible feelings • a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war • a state of opposition between persons or ideas or interests • an incompatibility of dates or events • opposition in a work of drama or fiction between characters or forces (especially an opposition that motivates the development of the plot) • a disagreement or argument about something important verb • be in conflict • go against, as of rules and laws | ||||||||
confrontations | nounn | |||||||
noun • a bold challenge • discord resulting from a clash of ideas or opinions • a hostile disagreement face-to-face • the act of hostile groups opposing each other • a focussed comparison; bringing together for a careful comparison | ||||||||
contests | nounn | |||||||
noun • an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants • a struggle between rivals verb • to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation | ||||||||
donnybrooks | nounn | |||||||
noun • A brawl or fracas; a scene of chaos. | ||||||||
duels | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor • any struggle between two skillful opponents (individuals or groups) verb • fight a duel, as over one's honor or a woman | ||||||||
fights | verbv | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
fracases | nounn | |||||||
noun • A noisy disorderly quarrel, fight, brawl, disturbance or scrap. | ||||||||
melees | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a noisy riotous fight | ||||||||
rumbles | verbv | |||||||
noun • a loud low dull continuous noise • a servant's seat (or luggage compartment) in the rear of a carriage • a fight between rival gangs of adolescents verb • make a low noise • to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds | ||||||||
scuffles | 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 | ||||||||
skirmishes | nounn | |||||||
noun • a minor short-term fight verb • engage in a skirmish | ||||||||
struggles | nounn | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
tussles | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • disorderly fighting verb • fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters • make messy or untidy | ||||||||
wrangles | verbv | |||||||
noun • an angry dispute • an instance of intense argument (as in bargaining) verb • to quarrel noisily, angrily or disruptively • herd and care for | ||||||||