Synonyms and antonyms of To fight physically in British Thesaurus

fight (verb)

if people or animals fight, they hit, kick, or bite each other

wrestle (verb)

to fight by holding and pushing someone but without hitting with your fists, especially as a sport

clash (verb)

mainly journalism if two groups of people clash, they suddenly start fighting with each other

come to blows ()

if two people come to blows, they start hitting each other

grapple (verb)

to fight with someone

scrap (verb)

informal to have a small fight or argument

fight it out ()

if two people fight it out, they fight or argue until something is decided

trade blows/insults ()

if people trade blows or insults, they hit or insult each other

tangle with ()

to become involved in a fight or an argument with someone

fight like cat and dog ()

to fight or argue often or with a lot of anger

brawl (verb)

to fight in a noisy way, especially in a public place

face off (informal)

informal if people or groups face off, they compete or fight with each other

join battle ()

to start fighting

mix it (up) with someone ()

to argue or fight with someone

scratch someone’s eyes out ()

to fight or argue with someone in a very angry and cruel way

scuffle (verb)

to have a short fight that is not very violent

slog it out (informal)

informal to argue or fight about something until someone wins

slug it out (informal)

informal to argue or fight about something until someone wins

square up (British)

British if two people square up, they prepare to start competing or fighting with each other

tangle (verb)

informal to fight or to argue with someone

tussle (verb)

to fight or argue with someone, especially because you are both trying to get something