tug-of-war (Meaning)
tug-of-war (n)
any hard struggle between equally matched groups
a contest in which teams pull of opposite ends of a rope; the team dragged across a central line loses
Synonyms & Antonyms of tug-of-war
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Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- nail-biter
- dissension
- friction
- dispute
- controversy
- disagreement
- disputation
- discord
- argument
- debate
- horse race
- quarrel
- row
- grapple
- collision
- wrangle
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
tug-of-war Sentence Examples
- The two sides engaged in a fierce tug-of-war over the new contract.
- The tug-of-war between the opposing political parties paralyzed the government.
- The child and his sister played a friendly tug-of-war with their favorite toy.
- The rescue team fought a desperate tug-of-war against the raging current.
- The tug-of-war between the two companies over market share intensified.
- The students participated in a tug-of-war tournament as part of their physical education class.
- The tug-of-war at the neighborhood festival brought together families and neighbors.
- The tug-of-war between reason and emotion often sways our decisions.
- The team's victory tug-of-war was a testament to their hard work and unity.
- The tug-of-war over the disputed territory threatened to escalate into open conflict.
FAQs About the word tug-of-war
any hard struggle between equally matched groups, a contest in which teams pull of opposite ends of a rope; the team dragged across a central line loses
battle, conflict, contention, confrontation, war,rivalry, struggle, duel, competition, warfare
peace, peace, harmony, harmony, concord,concord,
The two sides engaged in a fierce tug-of-war over the new contract.
The tug-of-war between the opposing political parties paralyzed the government.
The child and his sister played a friendly tug-of-war with their favorite toy.
The rescue team fought a desperate tug-of-war against the raging current.
