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MELEE Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word melee. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word melee. (close relations)
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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

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

fracas
nounn
noun

• noisy quarrel

rumpus
nounn
noun

• the act of making a noisy disturbance

verb

• cause a disturbance

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

skirmish
nounn
noun

• a minor short-term fight

verb

• engage in a skirmish

tussle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• disorderly fighting

verb

• fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters

• make messy or untidy

scrimmage
nounn
noun

• (American football) practice play between a football team's squads

• a noisy riotous fight

verb

• practice playing (a sport)

battle royal
nounn
noun

• a noisy riotous fight

Best Hypernyms For MELEE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for melee, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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disturbance

Alternatives for ALTERCATION

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