| hassle(fight, defend, contend) |
| knuckle with(expression, fight, defend, contend, compete) |
| lay a finger on(expression, idiom, fight, defend, contend) |
| lay out(expression, fight, defend, contend, compete) |
| put on gloves(expression, idiom, fight, defend, contend) |
| put up dukes(expression, idiom, fight, defend, contend) |
| repel(fight, defend, contend, compete, vie) |
| rival(fight, defend, contend, compete, vie) |
| row(fight, defend, contend) |
| rumpus(fight, defend, contend, compete, altercate) |
| scrap(fight, defend, contend) |
| scuffle(fight, defend, contend) |
| set to(expression, fight, defend, contend, altercate) |
| sock(fight, defend, contend, compete, vie) |
| square off(expression, fight, defend, contend, compete) |
| strike(fight, defend, contend, compete, vie) |
| struggle(fight, defend, contend, compete, vie) |
| take issue with(expression, idiom) |
| take on(expression, fight, defend, contend, compete) |
| tilt(fight, defend, contend, compete, vie) |