skirmish

noun

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There are 2 syllables in the word skirmish.

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skir · mish

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Definition of skirmish:

skirmish (noun):: a minor short-term fight.; a brief or minor fight or argument; a minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements

Synonyms for skirmish:

affray

argument

battle

biffo

boilover

brawl

brush

clash

combat

conflict

contest

contretemps

dust-up

encounter

engagement

fight

fighting

fracas

incident

quarrel

run-in

scrap

scrimmage

set-to

spat

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Antonyms for skirmish:

accord

agreement

aid

armistice

calm

calmness

ceasefire

compatibility

compromise

concord

content

contentment

entente

happiness

harmonise

harmonize

harmony

help

order

peace

peacefulness

placidity

quiet

reconciliation

retreat

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