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SKIRMISHERS Synonyms

There are 24 synonyms of the word skirmishers. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word skirmishers. (close relations)
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troops
nounn
noun

• soldiers collectively

adversaries
nounn
noun

• someone who offers opposition

aggressors
nounn
noun

• someone who attacks

• a confident assertive person who acts as instigator

assailants
nounn
noun

• someone who attacks

attackers
nounn
noun

• someone who attacks

belligerents
nounn
noun

• someone who fights (or is fighting)

adjective satellite

• characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight

• engaged in war

challengers
nounn
noun

• the contestant you hope to defeat

champions
nounn
noun

• someone who has won first place in a competition

• someone who fights for a cause

• a person who backs a politician or a team etc.

• someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

adjective satellite

• holding first place in a contest

verb

• protect or fight for as a champion

combatants
verb, nounv, n
noun

• someone who fights (or is fighting)

adjective satellite

• engaging in or ready for combat

contenders
nounn
noun

• the contestant you hope to defeat

contestants
nounn
noun

• a person who participates in competitions

• a person who dissents from some established policy

defenders
nounn
noun

• a person who cares for persons or property

• a fighter who holds out against attack

duellists
nounn
noun

• a person who fights duels

enemies
nounn
noun

• an opposing military force

• an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

• any hostile group of people

• a personal enemy

fighters
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• someone who fights (or is fighting)

• a high-speed military or naval airplane designed to destroy enemy aircraft in the air

• someone who fights for a cause

foes
nounn
noun

• an officer holding the rank of major or lieutenant colonel or colonel

gladiators
nounn
noun

• (ancient Rome) a professional combatant or a captive who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat

• a professional boxer

militants
nounn
noun

• a militant reformer

adjective satellite

• disposed to warfare or hard-line policies

• showing a fighting disposition

• engaged in war

opponents
nounn
noun

• a contestant that you are matched against

• someone who offers opposition

adjective satellite

• characterized by active hostility

participants
nounn
noun

• someone who takes part in an activity

• a person who participates in or is skilled at some game

Best Hypernyms For SKIRMISHERS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for skirmishers, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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army battler belligerent combatant fighter scrapper troops fighters soldiers

Alternatives for TROOPS

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