Synonyms for joust

Most common

combat · contest

All synonyms

Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   A tilting match: a mock combat between two mounted knights or men-at-arms using lances in the lists or enclosed field.

Forms

Plural

jousts → tilts, contests, combats…

Example sentences

• combat There is nothing like reality to combat illusions.
• contest The presidential election is not a beauty contest.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

4 letters

tilt¹

6 letters

combat²

7 letters

contest²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (combat² = 2 syllables).