Synonyms for

Scuffle

Verb / ˈskʌfʌl / Another word for scuffle — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a short, confused fight or struggle

Synonyms & similar words

roughandtumble shamble hassle scramble dogfight tussle scufflehoe shuffle dutchhoe brawl fight altercation tussle melee fracas skirmish clash struggle battle combat confrontation quarrel dispute argument ruckus row riot disturbance uproar

Example sentences

  1. The two boys scuffled over the toy truck.
  2. The police had to break up a scuffle at the protest.
  3. She got into a scuffle with her brother over who got to use the computer.
  4. The scuffle broke out when two players disagreed over a call.
  5. They scuffled for a few minutes before the teacher separated them.

Quotes

  • The scuffle to climb the ladder is a lot more fun than the view from the top.
  • I'm not interested in a scuffle with anyone.
  • The scuffle between capitalism and communism is over. Capitalism has won.

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