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SKIRMISHES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Skirmishes.

Skirmishes - as a noun

A minor short-term fight

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

Skirmishes - as a verb

Engage in a skirmish

Example Sentences

"There were several skirmishes between the rival gangs last night."
"During the riot, skirmishes erupted between protestors and police."
"The army faced numerous skirmishes during their march through enemy territory."
"The town has a long history of border skirmishes with its neighboring country."
"The ceasefire was violated by a series of small skirmishes along the border."
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Word Game Points

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

SKIRMISHES has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is SKIRMISHES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, skirmishes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SKIRMISHES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is SKIRMISHES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, skirmishes is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SKIRMISHES has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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