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Without boxing gloves.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Topics: boxing, government, hobbies, lifestyle, martial-arts, military, politics, sports, war
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Characterized by ruthlessly attacking or overpowering an opponent, especially when using underhanded techniques.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: broadly, not-comparable
Examples
- a bareknuckle exchange on the Senate floor
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To box without boxing gloves.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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To attack or overpower ruthlessly.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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adjective satellite
Meaning 5
characterized by disorderly action and disregard for rules
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- a rough-and-tumble fight
- rough-and-tumble politics
- undisguised bare-knuckle capitalism
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: rough-and-tumble, bare-knuckled
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French:
à poings nus
— without gloves