pugilism

As nouns the difference between pragmatism and pugilism

is that pragmatism is the pursuit of practicality over aesthetic qualities; a concentration on facts rather than emotions or ideals while pugilism is fighting with fists, boxing.

As nouns the difference between fisticuff and pugilism

is that fisticuff is (rare) a fistfight while pugilism is fighting with fists, boxing.

As a verb fisticuff

is (chiefly|humorous) to engage in a physical fight.

As nouns the difference between pugilism and pungency

is that pugilism is fighting with fists, boxing while pungency is the state of being pungent.

As nouns the difference between pugilism and prizefighting

is that pugilism is fighting with fists, boxing while prizefighting is (sports) professional boxing, in which two fighters compete for a prize.

As nouns the difference between taxonomy and pugilism

is that taxonomy is the science or the technique used to make a classification while pugilism is fighting with fists, boxing.

Pugilism is a related term of repugn.

As a noun pugilism

is fighting with fists, boxing.

As a verb repugn is

(archaic) to oppose or resist.