swinging fists
- punchingStriking with closed fist
- brawlingFighting noisily in public
- fightingEngaging in physical conflict
- knucklesFinger-to-hand joints
- haymakerWild knockout punch
jab · uppercut · hook · boxing · combat · rage · fury · assault · blows · striking · clenched · melee · scuffle · slugging · pummeling · batter · thrashing · wild
physical aggression vs. peaceful interaction
swinging fistsopen arms
Welcoming body language
embracing · hugging · shaking hands · making peace · open palms
active combat vs. passive non-resistance
swinging fistsstanding down
Relinquishing a position
surrendering · nonresistance · passive resistance · backing away · yielding