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SCUFFLE Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word scuffle. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word scuffle. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For SCUFFLE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for scuffle, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
fight struggle battle combat contend fighting scrap walk

Alternatives for TUSSLE

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