WRESTLING MATCH Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the phrase wrestling match. (close relations)
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| bout | verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n | |||||
noun • (sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive • a period of illness • a contest or fight (especially between boxers or wrestlers) • an occasion for excessive eating or drinking | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| duel | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • 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) verb • fight a duel, as over one's honor or a woman | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| joust | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances verb • joust against somebody in a tournament by fighting on horseback | ||||||
| match | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction • a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete • a burning piece of wood or cardboard • an exact duplicate • the score needed to win a match • a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect • a person who is of equal standing with another in a group • a pair of people who live together • something that resembles or harmonizes with verb • be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics • provide funds complementary to • bring two objects, ideas, or people together • be equal to in quality or ability • make correspond or harmonize • give or join in marriage • set into opposition or rivalry • be equal or harmonize • make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| sparring | verb, nounv, 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 | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| tussle | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • disorderly fighting verb • fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters • make messy or untidy | ||||||
