skirmishes
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Noun
skirmishes noun
- A brief battle between small groups, usually part of a longer or larger battle or war.
- (by extension) Any minor dispute.
- A type of outdoor military style game using paintball or similar weapons.
Verb
skirmishes verb
- To engage in a minor battle or dispute
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encounterclashbrushclashesconflictsconfrontationsengagementsfrictionsnaviestanglesbattlescombatantsfightingpitched battlegunfightscuffles
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