scuffle vs tussle

scuffle and tussle both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
scuffle	Yes	No	Yes	No
tussle	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, scuffle and tussle are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of scuffle include dogfight, hassle, rough-and-tumble.

As verbs, scuffle and tussle are synonyms defined as:

scuffle and tussle: fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters

scuffle (noun)	tussle (noun)
disorderly fighting	disorderly fighting
an unceremonious and disorganized struggle
a hoe that is used by pushing rather than pulling

scuffle (verb)	tussle (verb)
fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters	make messy or untidy
walk by dragging one's feet	fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters