tussle vs scuffle

tussle and scuffle both are nouns.

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

As nouns, tussle and scuffle are synonyms defined as:

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

As verbs, tussle and scuffle are synonyms defined as:

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

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

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