Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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fight | Yes | No | Yes | No |
scuffle | Yes | No | Yes | No |
fight (noun) | scuffle (noun) |
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a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war | disorderly fighting |
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle | an unceremonious and disorganized struggle |
a boxing or wrestling match | a hoe that is used by pushing rather than pulling |
an aggressive willingness to compete | |
an intense verbal dispute |
fight (verb) | scuffle (verb) |
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be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight | fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters |
fight against or resist strongly | walk by dragging one's feet |
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 |