argument, dispute, fight, disagreement, altercation, squabble, clash, conflict, row, tiff, spat, bicker, wrangle, feud, contention, fracas, brawl, hassle, strife, discord, difference, falling-out, mis... [more]
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A tussle is a short, vigorous struggle or fight typically involving some physical effort or confrontation between two or more parties. This term is often used to describe a minor or spontaneous clash, whether in sports, a physical altercation, or even a metaphorical battle of ideas or wills.