Synonyms for

Brawl

Verb / brɔ:l / Another word for brawl — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A noisy and violent fight involving a group of people.

Synonyms & similar words

do wrangle freeforall bash fight scuffle altercation melee fracas ruckus disturbance tussle row clash conflict battle quarrel dispute argument skirmish contest struggle combat confrontation

Synonyms by register

Formal

altercation dispute quarrel contention

Informal

fight scuffle dust-up rumble fracas

Literary

fray melee affray

Antonyms

peace truce harmony accord agreement calm serenity

Common collocations

  • street brawl
  • bar brawl
  • pub brawl
  • ugly brawl
  • violent brawl
  • brawl breaks out
  • involved in a brawl

Word family

noun brawl
verb brawl

Usage note

Brawl typically refers to a noisy, rough, and uncontrolled fight, often involving multiple people. It carries a connotation of disorder and lack of sophistication.

Example sentences

  1. The group of boys got into a brawl after school.
  2. The brawl at the hockey game was intense.
  3. The police had to break up the brawl.
  4. The two drunk men started a brawl in the bar.
  5. A brawl broke out during the protest.

Quotes

  • I'm not really a fighter, I'm a lover, but I will knock someone out if they mess around.
  • I have a bit of a temper, but it rarely comes out. And when it does, it's usually because of a brawl or something like that.
  • I've been in a brawl or two in my life.

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