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(tus-sle) 2 syllables

Definition

verb. to engage in a vigorous struggle or fight.

Example Sentence

The boys\' tussle was brought on by an argument over a girl.

More Example Sentences

The dogs will tussle in the yard.

Synonyms

struggle; scuffle; brawl

Antonyms

make peace

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Rhymes

  • brussel
  • bussell
  • bustle
  • fussell
  • hustle
  • muscle
  • mussel
  • mussell
  • nussle
  • russel
  • russell
  • rustle
  • trussell
  • tussle
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