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rixation

UK/ɹɪˈkseɪʃən/

noun

Scolding; brawling.

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OriginLatin rīxārī →

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Meanings

nounrixation (uncountable)

obsoleteuncountableScolding; brawling.
Synonyms: correption, objurgation, brawl, scuffle, berating, browbeating, chiding, chockling

Synonyms & antonyms

nounScolding; brawling.

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Origin

Latinrīxārī“to quarrel”
Englishrixation

From Latin rīxārī (“to quarrel”).

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APA

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MLA

“rixation.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/rixation. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “rixation,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/rixation.

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