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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Physical Conflict
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to belabor
[Verb]
to beat someone repeatedly and forcefully
Ex: She was belabored by a furious crowd wielding umbrellas and fists .
clout
[noun]
(boxing) a heavy blow delivered with the fist
Ex: The fighter 's final clout ended the match in seconds .
to fetter
[Verb]
to bind someone's ankles or feet with chains, shackles, or similar devices to restrict movement
Ex: The slave was fettered at the ankles to prevent him from fleeing .
fracas
[noun]
a noisy fight or argument involving multiple people
Ex: The restaurant manager tried to calm the fracas before it escalated .
to gouge
[Verb]
to tear out flesh or tissue by forcing with the thumb or a sharp object
Ex: The attacker gouged at the flesh with brutal force .
to impinge
[Verb]
to intrude upon a boundary, limit, or domain
Ex: Their expansion plans impinge on protected wildlife areas .
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 taxidermist flayed the specimen with practiced precision .
fray
[noun]
a loud, disorderly quarrel or brawl involving multiple people
Ex: The political rally turned into a fray as opposing factions clashed .
to jostle
[Verb]
push or shove to make one's way through a crowd
Ex: People jostled for seats on the bus .
tussle
[noun]
a brief, vigorous fight or argument
Ex: There was a tussle at the checkout line when someone tried to cut in .
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