duel

/dˈuəl/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
2. any struggle between two skillful opponents (individuals or groups)

verb

1. fight a duel, as over one's honor or a woman
   “In the 19th century, men often dueled over small matters”

Synonyms for duel

• affaire d'honneur

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