What level is the word "start a fight"?

"start a fight" is a B1 (Intermediate) vocabulary word.

What is a synonym for "start a fight"?

Synonyms for "start a fight": initiate, provoke.

The opposite of "start a fight" is: resolve, settle.

"start a fight" appears in: Doctor Who, Grey's Anatomy, Modern Family, New Girl, Suits, The Godfather, The Vampire Diaries.

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initiate a conflict

Synonym: initiate, provoke Opposite: resolve, settle

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

Don't start a fight.
— Doctor Who S1E2

I'm not trying to start a fight.
— Grey's Anatomy S8E10

and I was afraid that it would start a big fight
— Modern Family S2E17

You're always starting fights with everyone.
— New Girl S1E12

I'm not here to start a fight.
— Suits S2E3

I started a fight with him.
— The Godfather

I'm going to start a fight with him, and I'm gonna beat him until he snaps.
— The Vampire Diaries S1E7

This word appears in 7 titles. Click to explore the full vocabulary list.

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