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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Physical Conflict

Learn advanced CPE vocabulary for physical conflict, including fighting, clashes, assault, violence, struggle, confrontation, and forceful encounters between people or groups.

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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
to belabor

to beat someone repeatedly and forcefully

Ex: The mob belabored the thief with sticks until the police arrived. 
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clout
clout
[noun]

(boxing) a heavy blow delivered with the fist

Ex: The boxer landed a powerful clout to his opponent's jaw. 
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to fetter
to fetter
[Verb]

to bind someone's ankles or feet with chains, shackles, or similar devices to restrict movement

Ex: The guards fettered the prisoner before leading him to the transport van. 
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fracas
fracas
[noun]

a noisy fight or argument involving multiple people

Ex: A fracas broke out in the bar after someone spilled a drink. 
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to gouge
to gouge
[Verb]

to tear out flesh or tissue by forcing with the thumb or a sharp object

Ex: The attacker gouged his opponent's eye during the fight. 
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to impinge

to intrude upon a boundary, limit, or domain

Ex: The new fence impinged on their neighbor's property line. 
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to flay
to flay
[Verb]

to strip the skin or outer covering from a person, animal, or object, often as part of preparation or punishment

Ex: The hunter flayed the deer before curing the hide. 
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fray
fray
[noun]

a loud, disorderly quarrel or brawl involving multiple people

Ex: A fray erupted outside the stadium after the match ended. 
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to jostle
to jostle
[Verb]

push or shove to make one's way through a crowd

Ex: He had to jostle through the packed station. 
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tussle
tussle
[noun]

a brief, vigorous fight or argument

Ex: A tussle broke out between the players after the foul. 
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to wrest
to wrest
[Verb]

to forcibly pull or take something, often from someone's grasp

Ex: He managed to wrest the gun from the attacker's hands. 
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