Battle
Battle noun - A physical dispute between opposing individuals or groups.
Usage example: a battle between rival gangs left two people lying dead on the street
Fisticuffs and battle are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Fisticuffs" instead a noun "Battle".
Fisticuffs
Fisticuffs noun - A fight with bare fists.
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Synonyms for Fisticuffs
Battle and fisticuffs are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Battle" instead a noun "Fisticuffs".
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Related pairs
- engagement and battle
- engagement and fisticuffs
- action and battle
- action and fisticuffs
- encounter and battle
- encounter and fisticuffs
- contest and battle
- contest and fisticuffs
- struggle and battle
- struggle and fisticuffs
- conflict and battle
- conflict and fisticuffs
- melee and battle
- melee and fisticuffs
Both words in one sentence
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Ruler Martha's quest from Part 2 of the summer event pits her against Beowulf in a battle of fisticuffs, acknowledging all the Jojos Bizarre Adventure jokes that originated from their NP animations.
Source: Video Game / Fate/Grand Order -
Fisticuffs Boss: The battle with Yami begins with Amaterasu's divine power being drained completely, reducing her to her basic wolf form with no special powers.
Source: Video Game / Ōkami -
Sword Fight / Good Old Fisticuffs: Alex and Alhazred alternate between these while the former carries a fake, heavy sword during the ultimate battle.
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