SPARRED Synonyms
There are 16 hypernyms of the word sparred. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for SPARRED
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| disputed | adjective adj | |||||
adjective satellite • subject to disagreement and debate | ||||||
| argued | verb v | |||||
verb • present reasons and arguments • have an argument about something • give evidence of | ||||||
| bickered | verb v | |||||
noun • a quarrel about petty points verb • argue over petty things | ||||||
| clashed | verb v | |||||
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, adjective v, 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, noun v, 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, adjective v, adj | |||||
verb • be of different opinions • be different from one another | ||||||
| feuded | verb v | |||||
noun • a bitter quarrel between two parties verb • carry out a feud | ||||||
| fought | verb v | |||||
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 | verb v | |||||
verb • To disagree. • To contend, argue fiercely, squabble. • To find fault; to cavil. • To argue or squabble with. | ||||||
| skirmished | verb v | |||||
noun • a minor short-term fight verb • engage in a skirmish | ||||||
| wrangled | verb v | |||||
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, noun v, 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 | ||||||