I. verb
to touch or strike lightly (as in passing)
they brushed fenders but no real damage was done
Synonyms: glance, graze, kiss, shave, skim
Related Word: bump, clash, collide, sideswipe; clip, contact, scrape, touch
II. noun
1.
Synonyms: encounter , run-in, set-to, skirmish, velitation
Related Word: clash, engagement
2.
Synonyms: clash 2, affray, fray, melee, mellay, scrimmage, skirmish