joust
The word “joust” has 1 syllable: joust
It's pronounced as /dʒaʊst/
What is synonym and antonym for joust?
In the thesaurus, “joust” has 100 synonyms and 5 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for joust along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for joust
- affray
- altercation
- argle-bargle
- argument
- argy-bargy
- bang
- bash
- bat
- batter
- battle
- battle royal
- beat
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- blows
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- duel
- dustup
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- falling-out
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- misunderstanding
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- paste
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- pound
- punch
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- punch-up
- quarrel
- rough-and-tumble
- row
- ruckus
- ruction
- scrap
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- scrum
- scuffle
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- slam
- slap
- slog
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- smack
- smite
- sock
- spar
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- squabble
- strike
- struggle
- swat
- swipe
- tangle
- thump
- thwack
- tiff
- tilt
- tournament
- tourney
- tussle
- wallop
- whack
- whale
- wrangle
- wrestle
Antonyms for joust
- agreement
- give up
- submit
- surrender
- truce
Meanings of joust
- noun
- A tilting match: a mock combat between two mounted knights or men-at-arms using lances in the lists or enclosed field.
- verb
- To engage in mock combat on horseback, as two knights in the lists; to tilt.
- To engage in verbal sparring over an important issue. (used of two people, both of whom participate more or less equally).
- To touch penises while engaging in a sex act, especially oral sex.
Example Sentences
- The knights prepared to joust in the grand tournament.
- They used lances to joust in a fierce competition for honor.
- The two opponents mounted their horses, ready to joust for the crown.
- At the medieval fair, visitors could watch a live joust between skilled riders.
- The joust was the highlight of the festival, drawing large crowds.
On this page you'll find 105 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to joust, such as: affray, agreement, altercation, argle-bargle, argument, argy-bargy, bang.
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