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Synonyms for scramble

Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : skram-buh l
Phonetic Transcription : ˈskræm bəl

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Définition of scramble

Origin :
  • 1580s (intransitive), perhaps a nasalized variant of scrabble (v.), in its sense of "to struggle, to scrape quickly." Transitive sense "to stir or toss together randomly" is from 1822. Broadcasting sense "to make unintelligible" is attested from 1927. Related: Scrambled; scrambling. Scrambled eggs first recorded 1843.
  • noun mix-up, confusion
  • verb race; get into position clumsily
Example sentences :
  • There was a scramble on the instant for muskets, bags, and belongings.
  • Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic
  • The remainder of the ceremony was lost amid the hurry and scramble of the departure.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • Without answering, the other Sister at once plunged into the midst of the scramble.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • Somebody said you just had a scramble with old Dmitri himself.
  • Extract from : « Dogfight--1973 » by Dallas McCord Reynolds
  • Silver, even, would be treated with contempt, and there would be a scramble for gold.
  • Extract from : « Changing Winds » by St. John G. Ervine
  • There was a general rush and scramble; men swore and women shrieked.
  • Extract from : « The Downfall » by Emile Zola
  • Observe who harbors any of the brood That scramble off: be sure they smart for it!
  • Extract from : « Browning's England » by Helen Archibald Clarke
  • Tamb' Itam had just time to scramble in after him when the canoe floated clear.
  • Extract from : « Lord Jim » by Joseph Conrad
  • The struggle, however it began, had turned into a scramble of blind panic.
  • Extract from : « Typhoon » by Joseph Conrad
  • They are all in the scramble from the lowest to the highest.
  • Extract from : « The Arrow of Gold » by Joseph Conrad

Antonyms for scramble

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