All scuffle synonyms
scuf·fle
S s verb scuffle
- mix it up — to combine (substances, elements, things, etc.) into one mass, collection, or assemblage, generally with a thorough blending of the constituents.
- go against — to move or proceed, especially to or from something: They're going by bus.
- jousting — a combat in which two knights on horseback attempted to unhorse each other with blunted lances.
- disarrayed — Simple past tense and past participle of disarray.
- fight — a battle or combat.
- lay a finger on — to harm
- come to blows — to fight
- deal with — When you deal with something or someone that needs attention, you give your attention to them, and often solve a problem or make a decision concerning them.
- contest — A contest is a competition or game in which people try to win.
- flare up — to burn with an unsteady, swaying flame, as a torch or candle in the wind.
- altercate — to argue, esp heatedly; dispute
- duelling — a prearranged combat between two persons, fought with deadly weapons according to an accepted code of procedure, especially to settle a private quarrel.
- dueling — Present participle of duel.
- wrestle — to engage in wrestling.
- grapple — to hold or make fast to something, as with a grapple.
noun scuffle
- fighting — fit to fight: a boxer who's no longer in fighting shape.
- melee — a group of diamonds, each weighing less than 0.25 carat.
- affray — An affray is a noisy and violent fight, especially in a public place.
- fray — a raveled or worn part, as in cloth: frays at the toes of well-worn sneakers.
- knock-down-drag-out — marked by unrelenting violence: a knock-down-drag-out fight.
- fracas — a noisy, disorderly disturbance or fight; riotous brawl; uproar.
- dogfight — a violent fight between dogs.
- brawl — A brawl is a rough or violent fight.
- brannigan — a noisy quarrel
- battle — A battle is a violent fight between groups of people, especially one between military forces during a war.
- fistfight — a fight using bare fists.