skirmish
nounHow many syllables in skirmish?
There are 2 syllables in the word skirmish.How to pronounce skirmish:
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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