11
ruckus(noun, commotion, tumult, din, rumpus)
7
hassle
5
scuffle
4
bare-knuckle
4
boisterous(adjective, rough)
4
rough(adjective, action)
4
tussle
3
bare-knuckled
3
commotion
3
disturbance
3
dogfight
3
fracas
3
fuss
3
hubbub
3
knockabout(adjective, action, rough)
3
melee
3
rowdy
3
scramble
3
tough(adjective, action, rough, informal)
3
trouble
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