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scuffle

The word “scuffle” has 2 syllables: scuf-fle

It's pronounced as /ˈskʌfəl/

What is synonym and antonym for scuffle?

In the thesaurus, “scuffle” has 121 synonyms and 21 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for scuffle along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for scuffle

Antonyms for scuffle

Meanings of scuffle

  • noun
    1. A rough, disorderly fight or struggle at close quarters.
    2. A child's pinafore or bib.
    3. A Dutch hoe, manipulated by both pushing and pulling.
  • verb
    1. To fight or struggle confusedly at close quarters.
    2. To walk with a shuffling gait.
    3. To make a living with difficulty, getting by on a low income, to struggle financially.

Example Sentences

  • A brief scuffle broke out between the two players on the field.
  • The police quickly stopped the scuffle outside the bar.
  • There was a scuffle in the hallway as students rushed to class.
  • Reporters described a scuffle during the public event.
  • The guards intervened before the scuffle could escalate.

On this page you'll find 142 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to scuffle, such as: affray, agreement, altercation, argle-bargle, argument, argy-bargy, barge.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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