Tussle

A tussle is a rough or energetic struggle or scuffle, typically in order to obtain something or to gain the upper hand.

It involves physical contact, often chaotic, and suggests a contest of strength or will. This can involve wrestling or a fight. While a tussle is often brief, it highlights the tension and effort exerted by those involved, leaving those involved weary or agitated, and may lead to injury or a more serious confrontation.

Tussle meaning with examples

The two boys engaged in a playful tussle over the last slice of pizza, each pulling and tugging until it ripped in half. Laughter and good-natured rivalry permeated the air, and no one took offense when the slice split.
Witnesses reported a heated tussle between the politicians as they entered the lobby over their different stances. After the incident, neither politician was eager to speak again.
During the riot, protesters and police engaged in a fierce tussle, trying to push past each other, in the face of a tense atmosphere.
The dogs began to tussle with each other over the favorite chew toy, growling playfully and tumbling around in the grass, but it was quickly resolved.

Tussle Synonyms

brawl confrontation contest fight grapple scrap scuffle struggle wrestle

Tussle Antonyms

agreement cooperation harmony peace retreat surrender yield

Tussle Crossword Answers

4 Letters

SPAR MUSS

5 Letters

SCRAP SCRAP FIGHT BRAWL

6 Letters

FRACAS FRACAS HASSLE

7 Letters

WRESTLE WRESTLE SCUFFLE GRAPPLE SCUFFLE

8 Letters

STRUGGLE STRUGGLE SKIRMISH DOGFIGHT

10 Letters

ROUGHHOUSE

11 Letters

ALTERCATION

14 Letters

ROUGHANDTUMBLE