Skirmish

Synonyms of skirmish

• conflict
• clash
• encounter

Antonyms of skirmish

• harmony
• peace
• truce

Collocations of skirmish

minor skirmish

Frequency: 70 %

The soldiers engaged in a minor skirmish near the border.

violent skirmish

Frequency: 65 %

The protest turned into a violent skirmish with the police.

brief skirmish

Frequency: 60 %

There was a brief skirmish between the rival gangs.

armed skirmish

Frequency: 50 %

The rebels were prepared for an armed skirmish with the government forces.

deadly skirmish

Frequency: 45 %

The deadly skirmish resulted in multiple casualties on both sides.

Idiomatic Expressions for skirmish

• Phrase: skirmish for control
  Meaning: to engage in a struggle or competition to gain control or authority
  Usage: The two companies are skirmishing for control of the market share.