fistfought
Exchanged blows physically
Fistfought is the past tense of fistfight—to engage in a physical fight using fists rather than weapons.
They fistfought in the parking lot after the game.
The word emphasizes the bare-knuckle, unmediated nature of the altercation.
Combat sport using fists
- sparringPractice combat training
- pugilismArt of fighting with fists
- jabQuick, straight blow
- hookCurved catching device
uppercut · cross · haymaker · roundhouse · swing · block · dodge · clinch
Disorderly group fight
- punchStrike with fist
- assaultViolent offensive act
- attackAggressive act against another
- meleeDisordered group skirmish
scuffle · tussle · blows · slugfest · altercation · fracas · donnybrook · dustup
Direct hostile encounter
- clashViolent disagreement or collision
- showdownDecisive final confrontation
- standoffUnresolved confrontation between opponents
- feudBitter ongoing rivalry
rivalry · grudge · vendetta · dispute · quarrel · beef · bad blood · score-settling
Capacity to withstand force
- rebellionDefiance of established power
- standing groundRefusing to yield position
- retaliationPunitive response to injury
- self-defenseProtecting oneself from harm
protest · uprising · revolt · insubordination · pushing back · courage · bravery · standing up
boxing
Combat sport using fists
hook · uppercut · cross · haymaker · roundhouse · swing · block · dodge · clinch · stance
brawl
Disorderly group fight
melee · scuffle · tussle · blows · slugfest · altercation · fracas · donnybrook · dustup · roughhouse
confrontation
Direct hostile encounter
- clashViolent disagreement or collision
- showdownDecisive final confrontation
- standoffUnresolved confrontation between opponents
feud · rivalry · grudge · vendetta · dispute · quarrel · beef · bad blood · score-settling · face-off
resistance
Capacity to withstand force
- rebellionDefiance of established power
- standing groundRefusing to yield position
- retaliationPunitive response to injury
self-defense · protest · uprising · revolt · insubordination · pushing back · courage · bravery · standing up
fistfoughtargued
Disputed verbally
debated · negotiated · had words · reasoned · mediated
fistfoughtmade peace
Resolved a dispute
reconciled · embraced · made up · hugged · shook hands
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