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SCRIMMAGE Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word scrimmage. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word scrimmage. (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

competition
nounn
noun

• a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers

• an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants

• the act of competing as for profit or a prize

• the contestant you hope to defeat

contest
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants

• a struggle between rivals

verb

• to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation

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

fight
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

• the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

• an aggressive willingness to compete

• an intense verbal dispute

• a boxing or wrestling match

verb

• be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

• fight against or resist strongly

• make a strenuous or labored effort

• exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for

game
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a contest with rules to determine a winner

• a single play of a sport or other contest

• an amusement or pastime

• animal hunted for food or sport

• (tennis) a division of play during which one player serves

• (games) the score at a particular point or the score needed to win

• the flesh of wild animals that is used for food

• a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

• the game equipment needed in order to play a particular game

• your occupation or line of work

• frivolous or trifling behavior

adjective satellite

• disabled in the feet or legs

• willing to face danger

verb

• place a bet on

match
verb, nounv, n
noun

• lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction

• a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete

• a burning piece of wood or cardboard

• an exact duplicate

• the score needed to win a match

• a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect

• a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

• a pair of people who live together

• something that resembles or harmonizes with

verb

• be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

• provide funds complementary to

• bring two objects, ideas, or people together

• be equal to in quality or ability

• make correspond or harmonize

• give or join in marriage

• set into opposition or rivalry

• be equal or harmonize

• make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching

struggle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an energetic attempt to achieve something

• an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

• strenuous effort

verb

• make a strenuous or labored effort

• to exert strenuous effort against opposition

• climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling

• be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

melee
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a noisy riotous fight

battle royal
nounn
noun

• a noisy riotous fight

Best Hypernyms For SCRIMMAGE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for scrimmage, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
practice disturbance drill exercise practise recitation rehearse
Phrases (1)
practice session

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