donnybrook

noun

ˈdä-nē-ˌbru̇k How to pronounce donnybrook (audio)
Definition of donnybrooknext
1
as in brawl
a rough and often noisy fight usually involving several people a dozen people were arrested after the donnybrook at the stadium

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2
as in altercation
an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions the kind of hot-button issue that inevitably creates a donnybrook in the halls of the statehouse

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Recent Examples of donnybrook Paramedics were called after several players in the scrum were bloodied in the donnybrook. — Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026 Of course, that’s exactly what Governor Maura Healey and Mayor Michelle Wu and the developer want; A knockdown, drag out, talk radio donnybrook over a shelter being shoehorned into a tiny former nursing home nestled among a family neighborhood in the Holy Name parish. — Lou Murray, Boston Herald, 29 Oct. 2025 In short, this super-sized donnybrook does not seem likely to quiet down anytime soon. — Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 7 July 2025 Completing the quartet is Justin Withers’ Demetrius, who unleashes his comic chops during a hilarious donnybrook. — Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for donnybrook
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  1. brawl
  2. altercation
  3. dispute
  4. quarrel
  5. controversy
  6. disagreement
  7. fight
  8. argument
Noun
  • The foul sparked an angry reaction from Bouwman’s Ajax team-mates, as Van Bommel, the son of Dutch great Marc van Bommel, raised his hands in apology, and a mass brawl between the two sets of players ensued.
    — Ali Rampling, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Rhodes owes Orton another lick after getting punted in the head following their WrestleMania 42 Night 1 main event brawl.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of brawl
Noun
  • After an initial investigation, BPD determined an altercation that occurred on the porch led to the stabbing of the man.
    — Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 7 Sep. 2026
  • That was because, as OutKick's Ian Miller wrote, the university had pulled the outlet's credentials because of a report about a locker room altercation that resulted in the dismissal of senior safety Jacob Fields.
    — Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of altercation
Noun
  • Two rail gauges will meet The CKU project has adopted a dual-gauge design to resolve the long-standing technical dispute.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Countries are typically expected to attempt to resolve disputes before bringing them to the court.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of dispute
Noun
  • The victim got into a quarrel with his attacker at Rufus King Park near 89th Ave.
    — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The quarrel became physical, and a man pulled a gun and shot the woman in the right calf.
    — Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of quarrel
Noun
  • Nacua checked himself into a private facility in April after a series of off-the-field controversies.
    — Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The brothers, who are YouTube stars with various experience in boxing and wrestling, as well as courting controversy, have landed a fight competition series at Hulu and ESPN.
    — Peter White, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of controversy
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  • The exchange is the latest chapter in a public disagreement that erupted after Clancy's trial, when Reddington publicly criticized the lone holdout juror who prevented a unanimous verdict on murder charges.
    — Brittany Miller , Bryan Llenas, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Conflict resolution facilitator Priya Parker has shared strategies for starting and ending a disagreement while minimizing discomfort for everyone involved.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of disagreement
Noun
  • By the end of the fight, an enthralling contest which Taylor won by a somewhat wide 27 points to 3, the crowd was on their feet.
    — Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Thank you Jena, and thank you to all the Screencaps readers who have joined the fight.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of fight
Noun
  • Researchers discuss results, challenge assumptions, simplify arguments, and connect discoveries with earlier work.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2026
  • As has been discussed in the comments, Tyra did not return as a judge after that argument with Law earlier in the season.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of argument

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