CATFIGHT Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

catfight

noun

Definition of catfight

as in tussle

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truce

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Recent Examples of catfight But even then that dustup lacks a satisfying catfight spark. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2026 As the setup cycles through cinematic tropes and makes its way to a predictable catfight over who’s the true domestic goddess, Banks is terrific at communicating Carol’s wordless rage, her workplace competitiveness having shifted to the home front. — Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026 Over eight years, the show morphed into toxic catfights, backstabbing parents and even a bankruptcy fraud conviction for Miller. — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025 Scarred by infighting, the insecure NBC show eventually became a hate-watch for many and had all kinds of stereotypes, from diva catfights to sleazy directors to avaricious personal assistants. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for catfight

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Noun

Nevertheless, do not expect Jenny Sugarman’s side to be overawed, not after making history last spring by lifting the Adran Premier League title for the first time following a tremendous two-way tussle with holders Cardiff City.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 21 July 2026
In light of the legal tussle with California, some have encouraged David Ellison to ditch Paramount’s Hollywood headquarters in favor of Tennessee.

— Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

Definition of tussle

Noun

Candace Parker scores 21 points and DeLisha Milton-Jones adds 19 before both are ejected after a scuffle in the final minute as the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Detroit Shock 84-81 at Auburn Hills, Mich.

— Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026
Members of the Indian National Congress (INC) scuffle with police during a march to Lok Bhavan in Hyderabad, Telangana, India, on July 22, 2026.

— Connor Greene, Time, 22 July 2026

Definition of scuffle

Noun

Most coverage treated them as curiosities, a labor squabble in a faraway factory town, an authoritarian quirk about digital girlfriends.

— Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
They are hired hands and stewards of other people’s capital, with no desire to becoming embroiled in internecine squabbles between clashing advocates, parochial activists, and plain opportunists latching on to the moment.

— Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 28 June 2026

Definition of squabble

Noun

Things settled down quickly after that, though the brief dustup ended with Contreras, Boston interim manager Chad Tracy, Boston outfielder Nate Eaton and Mikolas being ejected.

— CBS News, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Things settled down quickly after that, though the brief dustup ended with Contreras, Boston interim manager Chad Tracy, Red Sox outfielder Nate Eaton and Washington pitcher Miles Mikolas being ejected.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026

Definition of dustup

Noun

In that contest, Clark was assessed a technical foul for loudly clapping in the direction of Mercury players during a skirmish, which White said the officials deemed as taunting.

— James Boyd, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Oil prices jumped 6% on the news, following a violent weekend of skirmishes in the Persian Gulf as both sides attempted to assert control over the strait.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 13 July 2026

Definition of skirmish

Noun

Police detained Schmidt twice during the altercation, originally placing him into the police vehicle after the officer shot his black Labrador, according to eyewitness Paul Bates.

— Gabe White, Arkansas Online, 21 July 2026
Justin Sullivan / Getty Images file The altercation unfolded July 14 at the United Airlines counter at SFO as the family was trying to leave for a trip to Canada.

— Thom Jensen, NBC news, 20 July 2026

Definition of altercation

Noun

The potential path is long and demanding, starting with the visit of Pyunik on Wednesday evening for a first qualifying round clash that will see the winners take on either Northern Ireland’s Glentoran or Latvian side Riga.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 21 July 2026
As part of these clashes, Israel twice launched significant air strikes on Iran—the second time ravaging Iran’s air defenses.

— David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

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