SCUFFED (UP) Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

scuffed (up)

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past tense of scuff (up)

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ruffled

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The publication of the book, days before Blazy’s spring 2027 show at the Grand Palais, predictably ruffled some feathers at Chanel.

— Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Sydney Sweeney ruffled the feathers of some professional athletes when her ad for the sports trading app Novig dropped last week.

— Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2026

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