ROUGH-AND-TUMBLE Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the phrase rough-and-tumble. (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 | ||||||
| tussle | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • disorderly fighting verb • fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters • make messy or untidy | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| fisticuffs | nounn | |||||
noun • a fight with bare fists • fighting with the fists | ||||||
| fracas | nounn | |||||
noun • noisy quarrel | ||||||
| melee | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • a noisy riotous fight | ||||||
| rumble | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a loud low dull continuous noise • a servant's seat (or luggage compartment) in the rear of a carriage • a fight between rival gangs of adolescents verb • make a low noise • to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds | ||||||
| scrap | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a small fragment of something broken off from the whole • worthless material that is to be disposed of • a small piece of something that is left over after the rest has been used • the act of fighting; any contest or struggle verb • dispose of (something useless or old) • have a disagreement over something • make into scrap or refuse | ||||||
| skirmish | nounn | |||||
noun • a minor short-term fight verb • engage in a skirmish | ||||||
| spar | verbv | |||||
noun • 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 verb • furnish with spars • fight with spurs • box lightly • fight verbally | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| donnybrook | nounn | |||||
noun • A brawl or fracas; a scene of chaos. adjective • Chaotic. | ||||||
| bare-knuckle | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
adjective satellite • characterized by disorderly action and disregard for rules | ||||||
| bare-knuckled | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||
adjective satellite • characterized by disorderly action and disregard for rules | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
