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bare-knuckle

The word “bare-knuckle” has 3 syllables: bare-knuck-le

It's pronounced as /ˈbɛr ˌnʌk.əl/

What is synonym and antonym for bare-knuckle?

In the thesaurus, “bare-knuckle” has 18 synonyms and 11 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for bare-knuckle along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for bare-knuckle

  • assaultive
  • bellicose
  • belligerent
  • blood-and-guts
  • brawly
  • combative
  • confrontational
  • contentious
  • disputatious
  • feisty
  • gladiatorial
  • in-your-face
  • militant
  • pugnacious
  • savage
  • scrappy
  • take-no-prisoners
  • warlike

Antonyms for bare-knuckle

  • amicable
  • congenial
  • cordial
  • friendly
  • genial
  • gentle
  • hearty
  • kind
  • mild
  • tame
  • warm

Meanings of bare-knuckle

  • verb
    1. To box without boxing gloves.
    2. To attack or overpower ruthlessly.
  • adjective
    1. Without boxing gloves.
    2. (by extension) Characterized by ruthlessly attacking or overpowering an opponent, especially when using underhanded techniques.

Example Sentences

  • The two fighters engaged in a brutal bare-knuckle brawl that lasted for hours.
  • His bare-knuckle approach to negotiations often left his opponents speechless.
  • The movie depicted the gritty world of bare-knuckle boxing during the 19th century.
  • She fought a bare-knuckle battle to secure her position in the company.
  • The documentary explored the history and dangers of bare-knuckle fighting.

On this page you'll find 29 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to bare-knuckle, such as: amicable, assaultive, bellicose, belligerent, blood-and-guts, brawly, combative.

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