SCUFFLE Synonyms
There are 8 hypernyms of the word scuffle. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for SCUFFLE
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tussle | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • disorderly fighting verb • fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters • make messy or untidy | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
fray | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a noisy fight verb • wear away by rubbing • cause friction | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
scuff | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a slipper that has no fitting around the heel • the act of scuffing (scraping or dragging the feet) verb • walk without lifting the feet • get or become scuffed • mar by scuffing • poke at with the foot or toe | ||||||||
skirmish | nounn | |||||||
noun • a minor short-term fight verb • engage in a skirmish | ||||||||
wrangle | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an angry dispute • an instance of intense argument (as in bargaining) verb • to quarrel noisily, angrily or disruptively • herd and care for | ||||||||
scuffle hoe | nounn | |||||||
noun • a hoe that is used by pushing rather than pulling | ||||||||
dogfight | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a fiercely disputed contest • disorderly fighting • an aerial engagement between fighter planes • a violent fight between dogs (sometimes organized illegally for entertainment and gambling) verb • arrange for an illegal dogfight • engage in an aerial battle with another fighter plane | ||||||||
hassle | nounn | |||||||
noun • an angry disturbance • disorderly fighting verb • annoy continually or chronically | ||||||||
scramble | verbv | |||||||
noun • an unceremonious and disorganized struggle • rushing about hastily in an undignified way verb • to move hurriedly • climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling • bring into random order • stir vigorously • make unintelligible | ||||||||
shamble | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • walking with a slow dragging motion without lifting your feet verb • walk by dragging one's feet | ||||||||
shuffle | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of mixing cards haphazardly • walking with a slow dragging motion without lifting your feet verb • walk by dragging one's feet • move about, move back and forth • mix so as to make a random order or arrangement | ||||||||
dutch hoe | nounn | |||||||
noun • a hoe that is used by pushing rather than pulling | ||||||||
rough-and-tumble | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • disorderly fighting adjective satellite • characterized by disorderly action and disregard for rules |