HAND-TO-HAND STRUGGLE Synonyms
There are 11 hypernyms of the phrase hand-to-hand struggle. (close relations)
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| 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 | ||||||
| altercation | nounn | |||||
noun • noisy quarrel | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| confrontation | 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 | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| melee | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • a noisy riotous fight | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| skirmish | nounn | |||||
noun • a minor short-term fight verb • engage in a skirmish | ||||||
| tussle | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • disorderly fighting verb • fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters • make messy or untidy | ||||||
| grapple | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope • a dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam • the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat verb • succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available • to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match | ||||||
| grappling | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat • the sport of hand-to-hand struggle between unarmed contestants who try to throw each other down | ||||||
| wrestling | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat • the sport of hand-to-hand struggle between unarmed contestants who try to throw each other down | ||||||
