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scuffle

noun, verb

/ˈskʌf.əl/

Meaning

a short, confused fight or struggle; to engage in such a fight

Two players scuffled on the field after the foul.

fight, tussle, struggle, clash, brawl

peace, harmony

scuffle broke out, minor scuffle, scuffle with police

a heavy object used to hold a ship in place; also to secure firmly

failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan

a person who writes or distributes pamphlets, often to promote a political or social cause

a state of shame or loss of respect; to bring shame upon someone or something

a tactic of delaying legislative action by prolonged speech; to use such a tactic

an opposing charge or accusation; to make an opposing attack