Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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scuffle | Yes | No | Yes | No |
struggle | Yes | No | Yes | No |
scuffle (noun) | struggle (noun) |
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disorderly fighting | strenuous effort |
an unceremonious and disorganized struggle | an energetic attempt to achieve something |
a hoe that is used by pushing rather than pulling | an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals) |
scuffle (verb) | struggle (verb) |
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fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters | be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight |
walk by dragging one's feet | to exert strenuous effort against opposition |
climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling | |
make a strenuous or labored effort |