| Main Entry: |
fight |
| Part of Speech: |
noun |
| Definition: |
physical encounter |
Synonyms: |
action, affray,
altercation,
argument,
battle, battle royal,
bout,
brawl, broil,
brush,
clash,
combat,
conflict,
confrontation,
contention,
contest,
controversy,
difficulty,
disagreement,
dispute,
dissension, dogfight, duel,
engagement,
exchange,
feud, fisticuffs,
fracas,
fray, free-for-all,
fuss,
hostility, joust,
match,
melee,
quarrel,
riot,
rivalry,
round,
row,
ruckus,
rumble,
scrap*, scrimmage, scuffle, set-to, skirmish, sparring match,
strife,
struggle, tiff, to-do,
tussle,
war, wrangling
|
Antonyms: |
peace
|
* = informal/non-formal usage
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