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scuffle vs struggle

struggle vs scuffle

scuffle and struggle both are nouns.

scuffle and struggle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
scuffle Yes No Yes No
struggle Yes No Yes No
As nouns, struggle is a hypernym of scuffle; that is, struggle is a word with a broader meaning than scuffle:
  • scuffle: an unceremonious and disorganized struggle
  • struggle: an energetic attempt to achieve something
Other hypernyms of scuffle include battle.
As verbs, struggle is a hypernym of scuffle; that is, struggle is a word with a broader meaning than scuffle:
  • scuffle: fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters
  • struggle: be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
Other hypernyms of scuffle include contend, fight.
scuffle (noun) struggle (noun)
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)
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
Difference between scuffle and struggle

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