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SPARRED Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word sparred. (exact relations)
There are 16 hypernyms of the word sparred. (close relations)

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disputed
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• subject to disagreement and debate

argued
verbv
verb

• present reasons and arguments

• have an argument about something

• give evidence of

bickered
verbv
noun

• a quarrel about petty points

verb

• argue over petty things

clashed
verbv
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

contended
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• maintain or assert

• have an argument about something

• to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation

• succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available

• compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others

• be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

debated
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal

• the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)

verb

• argue with one another

• think about carefully; weigh

• discuss the pros and cons of an issue

• have an argument about something

disagreed
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• be of different opinions

• be different from one another

feuded
verbv
noun

• a bitter quarrel between two parties

verb

• carry out a feud

fought
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

quarreled
verbv
verb

• To disagree.

• To contend, argue fiercely, squabble.

• To find fault; to cavil.

• To argue or squabble with.

skirmished
verbv
noun

• a minor short-term fight

verb

• engage in a skirmish

wrangled
verbv
noun

• an angry dispute

• an instance of intense argument (as in bargaining)

verb

• to quarrel noisily, angrily or disruptively

• herd and care for

sparring
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an argument in which the participants are trying to gain some advantage

• making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer

Best Hypernyms For SPARRED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for sparred, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (15)
contend argue box boxing debate equip fence fight fisticuffs fit mineral outfit pole pugilism struggle
Phrases (1)
fit out

Alternatives for DISPUTED

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