Sparring
Sparring noun - Making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer.
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Synonyms for Sparring
Wrestling and sparring are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wrestling" instead an adjective "Sparring".
Wrestling
Wrestling noun - The sport of hand-to-hand struggle between unarmed contestants who try to throw each other down.
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Synonyms for Wrestling
Sparring and wrestling are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Sparring" instead an adjective "Wrestling".
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Related pairs
- resolute and sparring
- resolute and wrestling
- determined and sparring
- determined and wrestling
- contend and sparring
- contend and wrestling
- scrap and sparring
- scrap and wrestling
- ferocious and sparring
- ferocious and wrestling
- fight and sparring
- fight and wrestling
- battle and sparring
- battle and wrestling
Both words in one sentence
- On the other hand, anyone who has done wrestling or sparring with friends knows there is always that person who is a kind and gentle person in real life but a beast on the mat.
Source: Tell Me How You Fight -
Questionable Consent: Bond's martial arts sparring and wrestling with Pussy Galore before forcing himself upon her.
Source: Film / Goldfinger - Not only is wrestling real, but Zangief's old sparring partner Biff Slamkovich is upset that some people think it isn't.
Source: Pro Wrestling Is Real
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