brawl

word

/ˈbɹɔɫ/
/bɹˈɔːl/

Definition

A brawl is a noisy, rough fight, usually involving several people and happening in public. It often refers to a physical altercation with chaos.

Usage & Nuances

"Brawl" is informal and often used for chaotic, public fistfights, not just verbal arguments. Collocates: "bar brawl", "street brawl", "break up a brawl". It's stronger than "fight" or "argument" and often involves many people.

Example Sentences

There was a brawl outside the stadium last night.

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The police quickly stopped the brawl in the bar.

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Two students were suspended after a brawl at school.

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A massive brawl broke out during the football match, and security had to intervene.

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No one expected a family picnic to end in a brawl, but tempers flared.

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After the controversial call, a heated brawl erupted among the fans.

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