Duel (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• Affaire D'honneur

Hypernyms

• Combat
• Fighting
• Scrap

Related Words

• Duellist (noun)
• Duel (verb)
• Duelist (noun)

Meaning ²

Any struggle between two skillful opponents (individuals or groups).

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Hypernyms

• Battle

Related Words

• Duellist (noun)
• Duelist (noun)