Taking up the gauntlet
Synonyms for taking up the gauntlet
verb engage in physical encounter
protect
clash
challenge
resist
attack
battle
meet
withstand
traverse
wrestle
bicker
tiff
scuffle
wrangle
contend
tussle
tilt
scrap
grapple
spar
strive
war
dispute
brawl
assault
struggle
tug
box
buck
duel
rowdy
joust
feud
repel
skirmish
oppugn
quarrel
bear arms
cross swords
altercate
bandy with
brush with
carry on war
do battle
exchange blows
flare up
go to war
mix it up
ply weapons
take all comers
take the field
take up the gauntlet
wage war
Antonyms for taking up the gauntlet
surrender
give in
uphold
yield
agree
make peace
believe
support
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