FISTFIGHT Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

fistfight

noun

Definition of fistfight

as in fisticuffs

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Recent Examples of fistfight The series ends with Dean and Hunter – the Briar hockey new starting line – in a fistfight, paving the way for Season 2 (which has already been green-lit). — Jennifer McClellan, USA Today, 17 May 2026 Bringing a branding iron to a fistfight? — William Earl, Variety, 15 May 2026 Garcia left the Family Express, but then soon returned and a fistfight began with the man, who was arguing with Garcia’s relative. — Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026 Verbal fistfights break out when the two disparate camps meet in hallways at AI conferences. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fistfight

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fistfight

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

Now his sons, who were with him during the confrontation, won’t ride with him anymore.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 28 July 2026
Russia favors direct territorial annexation and confrontation, whereas China employs a subtle 'gray-zone' strategy, prioritizing practical control over formal annexation.

— Frank Lavin, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of confrontation

Noun

The eighth and final reprieve followed an extraordinary meeting of the Board of Pardons at which a State Police major, who believed Smith was innocent, nearly came to blows with Smith’s prosecutor, who was just as convinced of Smith’s guilt.

— Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
In a little corner of my mind, however, history will always mean the tragic smashing of individual lives by its cruel hands and the scattering of bewildered people reeling from its blows.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 July 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

My first match with Taylor was as his assistant on a tempestuous game between Leicester City and Watford in 2007 that produced 11 yellow cards and a mass brawl.

— David Ornstein, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Instead, some of its players turned the postgame handshakes into a brawl, with Argentine midfielder Leandro Paredes drawing a red card for grabbing Spain’s Eric Garcia by the throat and shoving him to the turf.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026

Definition of brawl

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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