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SCUFFLES Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the word scuffles. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word scuffles. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for SCUFFLES

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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

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

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

melees
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a noisy riotous fight

skirmishes
nounn
noun

• a minor short-term fight

verb

• engage in a skirmish

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

tussle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• disorderly fighting

verb

• fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters

• make messy or untidy

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 SCUFFLES

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

Alternatives for ALTERCATIONS

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