brawl vs mano a mano

brawl

noun
  • A disorderly argument or fight, usually with a large number of people involved. 

verb
  • To engage in a brawl; to fight or quarrel. 

  • To create a disturbance; to complain loudly. 

  • To pour abuse on; to scold. 

  • Especially of a rapid stream running over stones: to make a loud, confused noise. 

mano a mano

noun
  • A head-on conflict or direct competition. 

adv
  • Characterized by head-to-head competition or conflict. 

adj
  • in close confrontation 

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