scuffle

/ˈskʌfəl/

Definitions

1. noun

a brief, noisy quarrel or fight, typically between two or more people, especially in a crowded or confined space

“The group of tourists had a scuffle with the local vendors over the price of souvenirs.”

2. verb

to engage in a brief, noisy quarrel or fight, typically between two or more people, especially in a crowded or confined space

“The two politicians began to scuffle over the issue of tax reform.”

Synonyms

  • brawl
  • fight
  • quarrel

Antonyms

  • ceasefire
  • truce