fight shy
21 synonyms found
- action
- aggressiveness
- arguing
- argument
- battle
- boxing
- conflict
- contention
- contestation
- controversy
- disputation
- fisticuffs
- hang off
- jump a mile
- make bones about
- military action
- pugilism
- shy at
- struggle
- tilt
- wince
Definition
(v) :
to contend in physical conflict, either singly or in war, battle etc; to strive for; to campaign or contend for success
"the two boxers have been fighting for more than half an hour."
"watch your language, are you looking for a fight?"