SPARRING Synonyms

• a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

• private area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance

• the quantity contained in a box

• a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible

• a rectangular drawing

• evergreen shrubs or small trees

• any one of several designated areas on a ball field where the batter or catcher or coaches are positioned

• the driver's seat on a coach

• separate partitioned area in a public place for a few people

• a blow with the hand (usually on the ear)

• put into a box

• hit with the fist

• engage in a boxing match

• a loud resonant repeating noise

• a state of conflict between persons

• a state of conflict between colors

• a minor short-term fight

• crash together with violent impact

• be incompatible; be or come into conflict

• disagree violently

• an engagement fought between two military forces

• the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

• battle or contend against in or as if in a battle

• 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

• a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor

• any struggle between two skillful opponents (individuals or groups)

• fight a duel, as over one's honor or a woman

• carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

• consume all of one's attention or time

• engage or hire for work

• ask to represent; of legal counsel

• give to in marriage

• get caught

• carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)

• hire for work or assistance

• engage for service under a term of contract

• keep engaged

• 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

• 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

• any of various nonmetallic minerals (calcite or feldspar) that are light in color and transparent or translucent and cleavable

• a stout rounded pole of wood or metal used to support rigging

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

• furnish with spars

• fight with spurs

• box lightly

• fight verbally

• disorderly fighting

• fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters

• make messy or untidy