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
  • belt
  • blows
  • bludgeon
  • bop
  • bout
  • box
  • brawl
  • broil
  • buffet
  • bump
  • catfight
  • clash
  • clobber
  • collide
  • combat
  • conflict
  • confrontation
  • contest
  • contretemps
  • controversy
  • cross fire
  • disagreement
  • dispute
  • donnybrook
  • duel
  • dustup
  • face-off
  • falling-out
  • fight
  • fistfight
  • fisticuffs
  • fracas
  • fray
  • free-for-all
  • grapple
  • hammer
  • handgrips
  • hassle
  • hit
  • kickup
  • knock
  • melee
  • misunderstanding
  • mix-up
  • paste
  • pitched battle
  • pound
  • punch
  • punch-out
  • punch-up
  • quarrel
  • rough-and-tumble
  • row
  • ruckus
  • ruction
  • scrap
  • scrimmage
  • scrum
  • scuffle
  • skirmish
  • slam
  • slap
  • slog
  • slug
  • slugfest
  • smack
  • smite
  • sock
  • spar
  • spat
  • 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
    1. A tilting match: a mock combat between two mounted knights or men-at-arms using lances in the lists or enclosed field.
  • verb
    1. To engage in mock combat on horseback, as two knights in the lists; to tilt.
    2. To engage in verbal sparring over an important issue. (used of two people, both of whom participate more or less equally).
    3. 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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