MELEE Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word melee. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for MELEE
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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 |