FISTFIGHT Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

fistfight

noun

Definition of fistfight

as in fisticuffs

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truce

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Recent Examples of fistfight Later, Enola also participates in a horseback chase and violent fistfight with the female villain. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2026 Its satirical video, depicting politicians descending into an all-out fistfight, proved especially prescient during the fevered atmosphere of the 2016 election cycle. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 17 June 2026 Dilliehunt and Bland were shot and killed during a fistfight on the 1600 block of 83rd Avenue in Oakland, which the surviving victims claim started with an argument over a parking spot. — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 12 June 2026 In Milan, Italy, a fistfight erupted. — ABC News, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for fistfight

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Noun

Sweden loses key piece The first half was a sloppy slugfest as both teams tried to use their physicality to assume control.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2026
The Republican race for governor between Rick Jackson and Burt Jones has been nothing short of a slugfest.

— Shannon McCaffrey, AJC.com, 10 June 2026

Definition of slugfest

Noun

And in a single season, a high school or college football player absorbs an estimated 600 to 1,000 subconcussive blows.

— Alexandra Pattillo, Scientific American, 23 Sep. 2026
While often associated with blows to the head during contact sports, concussions are common at all ages.

— Richard Sima, Washington Post, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of blows

Noun

About deluded coaches and philandering teammates and practice-field punch-ups.

— Leander Schaerlaeckens June 8, Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
Among them are Neeson as a Great Gatsby-esque type who puts Declan in the hospital after a punch-up and Cleese as a priest who also doubles as the Grim Reaper.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 11 May 2026

Definition of punch-up

Noun

And in the second half, the game turned into a duel between standout QBs each making his sixth college start.

— PJ Green September 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026
Othani, who has won four MVP awards in five seasons, including one with the Los Angeles Angels, was considered the MVP front-runner most of the season, until the duel in the sun changed things.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of duel

Noun

Most people aren’t focused on Advent calendars right now — those chocolates hidden under perforated punch-outs to celebrate each day of the season.

— Kevin Williams, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
During the portion of Thursday’s practice open to reporters, the Patriots practiced punch-out drills directly in front of reporters.

— Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 22 Dec. 2025

Definition of punch-out

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