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FIREFIGHT Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word firefight. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word firefight. (close relations)

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	battle					verb, nounv, n
	noun • a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war • an energetic attempt to achieve something • an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals) verb • battle or contend against in or as if in a battle
	clash					verb, nounv, n
	noun • a loud resonant repeating noise • a state of conflict between persons • a state of conflict between colors • a minor short-term fight verb • crash together with violent impact • be incompatible; be or come into conflict • disagree violently
	combat					verb, nounv, n
	noun • an engagement fought between two military forces • the act of fighting; any contest or struggle verb • battle or contend against in or as if in a battle
	conflict					nounn
	noun • an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals) • opposition between two simultaneous but incompatible feelings • a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war • a state of opposition between persons or ideas or interests • an incompatibility of dates or events • opposition in a work of drama or fiction between characters or forces (especially an opposition that motivates the development of the plot) • a disagreement or argument about something important verb • be in conflict • go against, as of rules and laws
	duel					verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
	noun • a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor • any struggle between two skillful opponents (individuals or groups) verb • fight a duel, as over one's honor or a woman
	encounter					verb, nounv, n
	noun • a minor short-term fight • a casual or unexpected convergence • a casual meeting with a person or thing • a hostile disagreement face-to-face verb • come together • come upon, as if by accident; meet with • be beset by • experience as a reaction • contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
	engagement					verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
	noun • a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war • a meeting arranged in advance • a mutual promise to marry • the act of giving someone a job • employment for performers or performing groups that lasts for a limited period of time • contact by fitting together • the act of sharing in the activities of a group
	skirmish					nounn
	noun • a minor short-term fight verb • engage in a skirmish

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