Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Physical Conflict

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[Verb]

to beat someone repeatedly and forcefully

[noun]

(boxing) a heavy blow delivered with the fist

[Verb]

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

[noun]

a noisy fight or argument involving multiple people

Ex: The local teams ' rivalry culminated in a fracas after the final whistle blew , causing quite a scene on the field .

[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.

[Verb]

to intrude upon a boundary, limit, or domain

Ex: The new regulations have impinged on the company's ability to expand its operations.

[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 .

[noun]

a loud, disorderly quarrel or brawl involving multiple people

[Verb]

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

[noun]

a brief, vigorous fight or argument

[Verb]

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

Ex: The thief attempted to wrest the purse from the woman 's grasp .

Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)