However not attacking your partner in sparring is not a kindness!
Source: tatoeba (328276)
Sparring
/ˈspɑːɹɪŋ/
Synonyms for "sparring" (20 found)
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Closest matches (4)
Strong matches (6)
Related words (10)
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More general
25 entriesarguingargumentargumentationboxingboxing trainingcognitive engagementcombat sport activitycombat trainingcommunicationcontentioncontestationcontroversydisceptationdiscoursedisputationfisticuffs
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More specific
15 entriesboxing sparringdebate sparringhard sparringheated debateheavy sparringideological sparringkickboxing sparringlight sparringmartial arts sparringopen sparringpolicy sparringrhetorical sparringstructured debatetheoretical sparringverbal sparring
Collocations
11 entriesclose sparringhard sparringlight sparringmartial arts sparringopen sparringsparring gearsparring glovessparring matchsparring partnersparring sessionsparring technique
Inflections
5 entriesDerivations
1 entriesSample sentences
7 total sentences available.
The man stared down his sparring partner before giving him a right hook to the jaw.
Source: tatoeba (5299831)
Mary's sparring partner had a seizure.
Source: tatoeba (5342476)
Every good fighter needs a sparring partner.
Source: tatoeba (5342480)
Showing 4 of 7 available sentences.