Synonyms for fisticuffs
noun fistfightfight
noun. physical encounter
- action
- affray
- altercation
- argument
- battle
- battle royal
- bout
- brawl
- broil
- brush
- clash
- combat
- conflict
- confrontation
- contention
- contest
- controversy
- difficulty
- disagreement
- dispute
- dissension
- dogfight
- duel
- engagement
- exchange
- feud
- fisticuffs
- fracas
- fray
- free-for-all
- fuss
- hostility
- joust
- match
- melee
- quarrel
- riot
- rivalry
- round
- row
- ruckus
- rumble
- scrap
- scrimmage
- scuffle
- set-to
- skirmish
- sparring match
- strife
- struggle
- tiff
- to-do
- tussle
- war
- wrangling
prize fight
noun. boxing match
quarrel
noun. disagreement
- affray
- altercation
- argument
- battle royal
- beef
- bickering
- brannigan
- brawl
- breach
- broil
- catfight
- combat
- commotion
- complaint
- contention
- controversy
- difference
- difference of opinion
- difficulty
- disapproval
- discord
- disputation
- dispute
- dissension
- dissidence
- disturbance
- dust
- falling-out
- feud
- fight
- fisticuffs
- fracas
- fray
- fuss
- hassle
- misunderstanding
- objection
- rhubarb
- row
- ruckus
- run-in
- scrap
- set-to
- spat
- squabble
- strife
- struggle
- tiff
- tumult
- vendetta
- wrangle
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