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SKIRMISH

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Skirmish.

Skirmish - as a noun

A minor short-term fight

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
brushclashencounter
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
combatfightfightingscrap
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Skirmish - as a verb

Engage in a skirmish

Example Sentences

"There was a brief skirmish between the two rival gangs."
"The skirmish resulted in several injuries."
"Troops were engaged in a skirmish near the border."
"The police quickly intervened to put an end to the skirmish."
"The two politicians got into a heated skirmish during the debate."
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Word Game Points

Is SKIRMISH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, skirmish is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SKIRMISH has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is SKIRMISH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, skirmish is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SKIRMISH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is SKIRMISH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, skirmish is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SKIRMISH has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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