scuffling

Definitions

Engaging in a short, confused fight or struggle at close quarters.

Moving with a quick, shuffling, or dragging gait.

Examples

The two players were scuffling over the ball before the referee blew the whistle.

I could hear the sound of feet scuffling in the hallway as the children rushed to get ready for school.

Synonyms

struggling brawling wrestling skirmishing clashing tussling grappling

Antonyms

agreeing cooperating harmonizing peaceful uniting concurring aligning