tussle

• Substantiv, das eine ungeordnete, energische oder grobe körperliche Auseinandersetzung oder Rauferei zwischen zwei oder mehr Personen bezeichnet.

A noun referring to a disorderly, vigorous, or rough physical struggle or fight between two or more people.

1. Physical struggleB2informal

   A disorderly or vigorous physical fight or scuffle.

   Handgemenge

   • The two boys got into a tussle over the toy.
   • A brief tussle broke out between the protesters and police.
   • They had a tussle in the hallway, but no one was hurt.

   Synonymebrawlfightfracasgrapplemeleescrapscuffleskirmishstrugglewrestle

2. Disagreement or conflictB2informal

   A difficult struggle or argument, often over a decision or resource.

   Streit oder Auseinandersetzung

   • There was a tussle in the boardroom over the budget.
   • The two companies had a legal tussle over the patent.
   • A political tussle ensued over the new law.

   Synonymealtercationbattleclashfightfracasmeleescuffleskirmishstrugglewrangle

   Antonymeaccordagreementconcordconsensusharmony

• Sich in einer lebhaften, oft ungeordneten körperlichen Auseinandersetzung befinden; auch allgemeiner für eine hitzige, handgreifliche oder hartnäckige Rangelei oder Auseinandersetzung.

A verb used to indicate engaging in a vigorous struggle or physical fight, often in a disorderly manner.

1. Fight or struggleB2informal

   To engage in a physical or verbal struggle, often in a confused or disorderly manner.

   Kämpfen oder streiten

   • The two boys tussled over the last piece of cake.
   • Protesters tussled with police outside the building.
   • They tussled briefly before being separated by friends.

   Synonymebrawlcombatfightgrapplescuffleskirmishstrugglewrestle

2. Make messy or untidyB2informal

   To dishevel or ruffle something, especially hair or clothing.

   Zerzausen

   • The wind tussled her hair as she walked along the beach.
   • He playfully tussled his brother's hair.
   • The children tussled the blankets on the bed during their game.

   Synonymedishevelmess upmussrufflerumpletangletousle

   Antonymearrangegroomneatensmoothstraightentidy