17
fray(noun, trouble, attack, fight, dispute)
14
ruckus(noun, action, trouble, disorder, fight)
13
brawl(noun, action, trouble, attack, disorder)
12
fracas(noun, trouble, attack, disorder, fight)
11
free-for-all(noun, attack, run, disorder, fight)
11
rumpus(noun, trouble, disorder, fight, dispute)
11
affray(noun, trouble, attack, fight, dispute)
11
fight(noun, trouble, disorder, dispute, conflict)
11
riot(noun, trouble, attack, disorder, fight)
10
scrimmage(noun, fight, dispute, smash, conflict)
10
clash(noun, action, fight, dispute, smash)
10
skirmish(noun, action, fight, dispute, smash)
9
scuffle(noun, fight, dispute, conflict, match)
8
row(noun, attack, disorder, fight, dispute)
8
hubbub(disorder, disturbance, commotion, noise, racket)
7
donnybrook(noun, attack, disorder, fight, dispute)
7
ruction(noun, attack, disorder, fight, disturbance)
7
broil(noun, attack, fight, dispute, smash)
7
disturbance(disorder, fight, commotion, argument, reprimand)
6
tumult(noun, attack, disorder, fight, disturbance)
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