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SKIRMISHES Synonyms

There are 21 synonyms of the word skirmishes. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word skirmishes. (close relations)
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hostilities
nounn
noun

• fighting; acts of overt warfare

scraps
verb, nounv, n
noun

• food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)

altercations
nounn
noun

• noisy quarrel

battles
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

brawls
nounn
noun

• an uproarious party

• a noisy fight in a crowd

verb

• to quarrel noisily, angrily or disruptively

clashes
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

combats
verbv
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

conflicts
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

contests
nounn
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

encounters
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

engagements
nounn
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

fights
verbv
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

frays
verbv
noun

• a noisy fight

verb

• wear away by rubbing

• cause friction

melees
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a noisy riotous fight

rumbles
verbv
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

scuffles
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

showdowns
nounn
noun

• a hostile disagreement face-to-face

tussles
verb, nounv, n
noun

• disorderly fighting

verb

• fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters

• make messy or untidy

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

Best Hypernyms For SKIRMISHES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for skirmishes, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
fight combat contend fighting scrap struggle

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