SCUFFLES Synonyms
There are 8 hypernyms of the word scuffles. (close relations)
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 |