SKIRMISH


Meaning of SKIRMISH in English

n. Function: noun

1

Synonyms: CLASH 2, affray, brush, fray, melee, mellay, scrimmage

Related Words: assault, attack; ambush

Contrasted Words: pitched battle

2

Synonyms: ENCOUNTER , brush, run-in, set-to, velitation

Merriam Webster. Collegiate thesaurus English dictionary.      Английский энциклопедический толковый словарь тезауруса.