FISTFIGHT Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

fistfight

noun

Definition of fistfight

as in fisticuffs

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Recent Examples of fistfight In Milan, Italy, a fistfight erupted. — ABC News, 18 May 2026 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 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

Bond and Best had been in a brief confrontation earlier in the evening, while talking to the same woman near the intersection of Tyson and Battle streets, officials say.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 24 Aug. 2026
Along with their production crew, who went ahead to test internet connections, meet locals, and scout each stop, Al-Emad and Andrijasevic were less concerned with manufacturing confrontations than letting local people show them around.

— Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of confrontation

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

Argentina assistant coach Roberto Ayala was suspended three matches and fined $30,000 for his involvement in the melee.

— Michelle Kaufman August 21, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
In stoppage time, a Marcelo foul on Cesc Fabregas sparked a touchline melee, during which Mourinho poked then-Barca assistant coach Tito Vilanova in the eye.

— Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of melee

Noun

Martinez and former Tampa Bay starter Shane Baz were locked in a scoreless pitching duel until the sixth, when the Rays went up 3-0 after Baz got two straight outs.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Back in the Premier League after nearly a decade away, Hull won 50 duels, on the ground and in the air, to United’s 35.

— Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of duel

Noun

Apart from a drunken brawl in Ukraine a few years ago, which resulted in no charges, she was not known to the authorities.

— Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Cubs fans reserved their real animosity for Sox fans, and naturally blamed them for the huge brawl in the right-center bleachers Monday night that quickly went viral.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 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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