Synonyms of skirmish

Noun


1. brush, clash, encounter, skirmish, fight, fighting, combat, scrap

usage: a minor short-term fight

Verb


1. skirmish, contend, fight, struggle

usage: engage in a skirmish

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Definition and meaning of skirmish (Dictionary)