tussle

• Substantivo que designa uma luta física desordenada, enérgica ou rude entre duas ou mais pessoas; também pode indicar um confronto verbal ou uma disputa acalorada.

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.

   Tumulto

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbrawlfightfracasgrapplemeleescrapscuffleskirmishstrugglewrestle

2. Disagreement or conflictB2informal

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

   Discussão ou conflito

   • 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.

   Sinônimosaltercationbattleclashfightfracasmeleescuffleskirmishstrugglewrangle

   Antônimosaccordagreementconcordconsensusharmony

• Verbo usado para indicar participação em uma luta ou briga física enérgica, muitas vezes de forma desordenada; também pode se referir a um confronto ou discussão acirrada.

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.

   Lutar ou brigar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbrawlcombatfightgrapplescuffleskirmishstrugglewrestle

2. Make messy or untidyB2informal

   To dishevel or ruffle something, especially hair or clothing.

   Despentear

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdishevelmess upmussrufflerumpletangletousle

   Antônimosarrangegroomneatensmoothstraightentidy