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scuffle vs fighting

fighting vs scuffle

scuffle and fighting both are nouns.

scuffle is not an adjective while fighting is an adjective.

scuffle is a verb but fighting is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
scuffle Yes No Yes No
fighting Yes Yes No No
As nouns, fighting is a hypernym of scuffle; that is, fighting is a word with a broader meaning than scuffle:
  • scuffle: disorderly fighting
  • fighting: the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
Other hypernyms of scuffle include combat, fight, scrap.
scuffle (noun) fighting (noun)
disorderly fighting the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
an unceremonious and disorganized struggle
a hoe that is used by pushing rather than pulling
scuffle (adjective) fighting (adjective)
engaged in or ready for military or naval operations
scuffle (verb) fighting (verb)
fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters
walk by dragging one's feet
Difference between scuffle and fighting

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