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Sparring

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
ˈspɑːɹɪŋ

Definitions

The act of one who spars.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Françaissparring
Italianosparring
8 more languages
العربيةالملاكمة
Češtinasparing
Nederlandssparren
Русскийспарринг
Svenskasparring

Examples

Albeit he is under the influence of the magic juice, Lysander's words to Hermiaonce he has switched his romantic allegiance to Helenaare bitter, cruel. At times Benedick and Beatrice's verbal sparrings drip with an acidity that smarts.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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