English dictionary

scramble

/'skr/&/mb/@/l/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

an unceremonious and disorganized struggle

noun.act

Synonyms scuffle

Source: WordNet 3.0
rushing about hastily in an undignified way

noun.act

Synonyms scamper scurry

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of scrambling, climbing on all fours, or clambering.

noun

Source: webster1913

to move hurriedly

verb.motion

Examples
The friend scrambled after them.

Source: WordNet 3.0
climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling

verb.motion

Synonyms clamber shin shinny skin sputter struggle

Source: WordNet 3.0
bring into random order

verb.contact

Synonyms jumble throw together

Source: WordNet 3.0
stir vigorously

verb.contact

Synonyms beat

Source: WordNet 3.0
make unintelligible

verb.change

Examples
Scramble the message so that nobody can understand it.

Antonyms unscramble

Source: WordNet 3.0
To clamber with hands and knees; to scrabble; as, to scramble up a cliff; to scramble over the rocks.

verb

Source: webster1913
To collect by scrambling; as, to scramble up wealth.

verb

Source: webster1913