What does tussle mean?
Tussle means A physical fight or struggle..
Tussle
/ˈtʌsəl/ · noun
Meaning
A physical fight or struggle..
Definitions by Sense
- A physical fight or struggle.
- A conflict, an argument, a disagreement.
- To have a tussle.
Example Sentences
And the visiting side appeared to settle quickly as Wayne Routledge, who had a tough tussle with Stevenage left-back Scott Laird, delivered an early cross that Barton drilled goalwards, forcing a decent save from Chris Day.
..., two young men—field hands—got into a tussle with a white man.
The two sets of fans were tussling before the game.
Olsson and Herd tussled off the ball at a free-kick before Olsson fell to the ground. Assistant referee Darren Cann signalled for a penalty and Dowd sent Herd off to the amazement of the Villa faithful.
Synonyms for tussle
Antonyms for tussle
Related Words
Word Forms
- tussles
- tussling
- tussled
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for tussle?
Common synonyms include scuffle, hassle, muss, rough-and-tumble.
What is the opposite of tussle?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use tussle in a sentence?
And the visiting side appeared to settle quickly as Wayne Routledge, who had a tough tussle with Stevenage left-back Scott Laird, delivered an early cross that Barton drilled goalwards, forcing a decent save from Chris Day.
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