jousting
The word “jousting” has 2 syllables: joust-ing
It's pronounced as /ˈdʒaʊs.tɪŋ/
What is synonym and antonym for jousting?
In the thesaurus, “jousting” has 5 synonyms and 1 antonym.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for jousting along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for jousting
- battling
- dueling
- duelling
- fighting
- wrestling
Antonyms for jousting
- submitting
Meanings of jousting
- 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.
- noun
- A medieval European sport in which mounted knights charged at each other bearing lances.
- Any activity in which two people spar with each other verbally.
Example Sentences
- The knights spent the day jousting in the royal tournament.
- He enjoyed watching the jousting matches at the medieval fair.
- The two competitors were jousting to claim the title of champion.
- They trained for months in preparation for the upcoming jousting event.
- The sound of lances clashing during jousting filled the air with excitement.
On this page you'll find 6 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to jousting, such as: battling, dueling, duelling, fighting, submitting, wrestling.
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