Thesaurus
Synonyms & Antonyms of scuffles
(Entry 1 of 2)
- several chairs were knocked over in the scuffle
Synonyms for scuffles
Words Related to scuffles
- affrays
- [chiefly British],
- battles royal
- (or battle royals or battles royale or battle royales),
- brawls,
- broils,
- donnybrooks,
- free-for-alls,
- melees
- (also mêlées),
- mix-ups,
- ruckuses,
- ructions
- blows,
- fistfights,
- fisticuffs,
- grapples,
- handgrips,
- punch-outs,
- punch-ups
- [chiefly British],
- slugfests
- altercations,
- argle-bargles
- [chiefly British],
- arguments,
- argy-bargies
- [chiefly British],
- contretemps,
- controversies,
- cross fires,
- disagreements,
- disputes,
- fallings-out
- (or falling-outs),
- kickups,
- misunderstandings,
- quarrels,
- rows,
- spats,
- squabbles,
- tangles,
- tiffs,
- wrangles
Near Antonyms for scuffles
scuffles
verbSynonyms & Antonyms of scuffles (Entry 2 of 2)
- she scuffled along in shoes that were much too large for her
Synonyms for scuffles
Words Related to scuffles
Near Antonyms for scuffles
Antonyms for scuffles
- the burglar and the homeowner briefly scuffled together in the dark
Synonyms for scuffles
Words Related to scuffles
Learn More About scuffles
Cite this Entry
“Scuffles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scuffles. Accessed 17 Aug. 2022.
Chicago
APA
Merriam-Webster
Test Your Vocabulary
Odd Habits and Quirks
-
- Which of the following best describes an easily irritated person?
Test your visual vocabulary with our 10-question challenge!
TAKE THE QUIZ
A daily challenge for crossword fanatics.
TAKE THE QUIZ
-
What Are You Wearing?
Roll up your sleeves and identify these garments
Take the quiz
-
Name That Animal: Volume 2
Can you tell a meerkat from a wombat?
Take the quiz
-
Name That Thing
Test your visual vocabulary with our 10-question ...
Take the quiz
-
Spelling Bee Quiz
Can you outdo past winners of the National Spelli...
Take the quiz
Share scuffles