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TUSSLE Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word tussle. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word tussle. (close relations)
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scuffle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• disorderly fighting

• a hoe that is used by pushing rather than pulling

• an unceremonious and disorganized struggle

verb

• walk by dragging one's feet

• fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters

affray
nounn
noun

• noisy quarrel

• a noisy fight

altercation
nounn
noun

• noisy quarrel

battle
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

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

combat
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an engagement fought between two military forces

• the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

verb

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

conflict
nounn
noun

• an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

• opposition between two simultaneous but incompatible feelings

• a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

• a state of opposition between persons or ideas or interests

• an incompatibility of dates or events

• opposition in a work of drama or fiction between characters or forces (especially an opposition that motivates the development of the plot)

• a disagreement or argument about something important

verb

• be in conflict

• go against, as of rules and laws

contest
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants

• a struggle between rivals

verb

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

encounter
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a minor short-term fight

• a casual or unexpected convergence

• a casual meeting with a person or thing

• a hostile disagreement face-to-face

verb

• come together

• come upon, as if by accident; meet with

• be beset by

• experience as a reaction

• contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle

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

skirmish
nounn
noun

• a minor short-term fight

verb

• engage in a skirmish

struggle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an energetic attempt to achieve something

• an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

• strenuous effort

verb

• make a strenuous or labored effort

• to exert strenuous effort against opposition

• climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling

• be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

wrestle
verbv
noun

• the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat

verb

• combat to overcome an opposing tendency or force

• engage in deep thought, consideration, or debate

• to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

• engage in a wrestling match

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

muss
verbv
noun

• a state of confusion and disorderliness

verb

• make messy or untidy

rough-and-tumble
adjectiveadj
noun

• disorderly fighting

adjective satellite

• characterized by disorderly action and disregard for rules

Best Hypernyms For TUSSLE

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

Alternatives for SCUFFLE

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