SKIRMISH Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word skirmish. (exact relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the word skirmish. (close relations)

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	brush				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a dense growth of bushes • an implement that has hairs or bristles firmly set into a handle • momentary contact • conducts current between rotating and stationary parts of a generator or motor • a bushy tail or part of a bushy tail (especially of the fox) • a minor short-term fight • the act of brushing your teeth • the act of brushing your hair • contact with something dangerous or undesirable verb • rub with a brush, or as if with a brush • touch lightly and briefly • clean with a brush • sweep across or over • remove with or as if with a brush • cover by brushing
	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
	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
	affray				nounn
	noun • noisy quarrel • a noisy fight
	altercation				nounn
	noun • noisy quarrel
	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
	brawl				verb, nounv, n
	noun • an uproarious party • a noisy fight in a crowd verb • to quarrel noisily, angrily or disruptively
	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
	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
	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
	fracas				nounn
	noun • noisy quarrel
	melee				verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
	noun • a noisy riotous fight
	rumble				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a loud low dull continuous noise • a servant's seat (or luggage compartment) in the rear of a carriage • a fight between rival gangs of adolescents verb • make a low noise • to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds
	scrum				verb, nounv, n
	noun • (rugby) the method of beginning play in which the forwards of each team crouch side by side with locked arms; play starts when the ball is thrown in between them and the two sides compete for possession
	scuffle				verb, nounv, n
	noun • disorderly fighting • a hoe that is used by pushing rather than pulling • an unceremonious and disorganized struggle verb • walk by dragging one's feet • fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters
	tussle				verb, nounv, n
	noun • disorderly fighting verb • fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters • make messy or untidy

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