Contend and Scuffle

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Contend verb - To engage in a contest.

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Scuffle is a synonym for contend in strive topic. In some cases you can use "Scuffle" instead a verb "Contend".

Scuffle verb - To seize and attempt to unbalance one another for the purpose of achieving physical mastery.

Usage example: the burglar and the homeowner briefly scuffled together in the dark

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Contend is a synonym for scuffle in fight topic. Sometimes you can use "Contend" instead a verb "Scuffle".

Nearby Words: scuffled, scuffling

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