| NOUN | communication | sparring | an argument in which the participants are trying to gain some advantage |
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| act | sparring, spar | making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms |
| Sounds | spaa'rihng | |
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| Rhymes | abducting ... zoning: 2044 rhymes with ihng... | |
| Meaning | An argument in which the participants are trying to gain some advantage. | |
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| Broader | controversy, contention, contestation, disputation, disceptation, tilt, argument, arguing | A contentious speech act |
| Verbs | spar | fight verbally |
| Meaning | making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer. | |
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| Synonym | spar | |
| Broader | boxing, pugilism, fisticuffs | fighting with the fists |
| Verbs | spar | box lightly |
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