Dustup and Kickup

Dustup

Dustup noun - A physical dispute between opposing individuals or groups.
Usage example: he came home with a black eye from the dustup at the bar

Kickup and dustup are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Kickup" instead a noun "Dustup".

Kickup

Kickup noun - An often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions.
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Dustup and kickup are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dustup" instead a noun "Kickup".
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