throw-down
Intense physical altercation
A throw-down is a confrontation or fight, often impromptu and intense: There was a throw-down in the parking lot after the game.
The term extends to any spirited competition or challenge—a dance throw-down, a cooking throw-down.
As an adjective, it describes something meant to be discarded after use, especially a weapon planted by police to justify a shooting: a throw-down gun.
Struggle for supremacy
- contestOrganized competitive event
- duelPrearranged one-on-one combat
- face-offDirect clash between opponents
- rivalryOngoing contest between opponents
bout · match · tournament · clash · battle · showdown · grudge match · main event
Heated verbal dispute
- clashViolent disagreement or collision
- conflictOpposition between parties
- disputeVerbal clash over differences
- quarrelAngry verbal dispute
scuffle · brawl · fracas · skirmish · face-off · feud · argument · standoff
Defiance of established power
- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
- insubordinationDefying workplace authority
- disobedienceRefusal to follow orders
- protestPublic expression of disapproval
dissent · opposition · revolt · challenge · stand · refusal · pushback · statement
Forceful striking blow
- blowoutSudden tire failure
- ragerWild, intense gathering
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- shindigBoisterous social gathering
cookout · block party · house party · dance party · jam session · get-together · fiesta · throwdown
competition
Struggle for supremacy
- contestOrganized competitive event
- duelPrearranged one-on-one combat
- face-offDirect clash between opponents
rivalry · bout · match · tournament · clash · battle · showdown · grudge match · main event · decider
altercation
Heated verbal dispute
- clashViolent disagreement or collision
- conflictOpposition between parties
- disputeVerbal clash over differences
quarrel · scuffle · brawl · fracas · skirmish · face-off · feud · argument · standoff · heated exchange
rebellion
Defiance of established power
- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
- insubordinationDefying workplace authority
- disobedienceRefusal to follow orders
protest · dissent · opposition · revolt · challenge · stand · refusal · pushback · statement · bold move
bash
Forceful striking blow
- blowoutSudden tire failure
- ragerWild, intense gathering
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
shindig · cookout · block party · house party · dance party · jam session · get-together · fiesta · throwdown · hoedown
throw-downexhibition match
Non-ranking demonstration contest
title fight · tournament match · sparring session · friendly competition · championship bout
throw-downpeaceful resolution
Conflict ended without violence
reconciliation · truce · peace · ceasefire · détente
throw-downretreat
Sanctuary or withdrawal
withdrawal · backing down · standing down · avoidance · surrender
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