bare-knuckle (Meaning)

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bare-knuckle (s)

characterized by disorderly action and disregard for rules

The bare-knuckle boxing match left both fighters bloodied and bruised.
The bare-knuckle fighter's weathered knuckles bore witness to countless brutal encounters.
The bare-knuckle rivalry between the two gangs escalated into a bloody street fight.
The bare-knuckle confrontation between the old enemies ended with a swift knockout.
The bare-knuckle politician refused to compromise, despite facing overwhelming opposition.
The bare-knuckle truth about her past forced her to confront her demons.
The journalists faced a bare-knuckle interrogation from the skeptical crowd.
The bare-knuckle competition tested the limits of their endurance and resolve.
The bare-knuckle negotiations between the warring factions ended in a fragile ceasefire.
The bare-knuckle tactics used by the corporate raider left the target company reeling.

characterized by disorderly action and disregard for rules

combative, brawly, belligerent, blood-and-guts, pugnacious, in-your-face,gladiatorial, savage, contentious, feisty

hearty, kind, friendly, genial, amicable, tame, congenial, genial, congenial, tame

The bare-knuckle boxing match left both fighters bloodied and bruised.

The bare-knuckle fighter's weathered knuckles bore witness to countless brutal encounters.

The bare-knuckle rivalry between the two gangs escalated into a bloody street fight.

The bare-knuckle confrontation between the old enemies ended with a swift knockout.