What is "skirmish" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "skirmish": a minor short-term fight

Noun

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈskɜː(r)mɪʃ/

Meaning of "skirmish": engage in a skirmish

Verb

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈskɜː(r)mɪʃ/

Synonyms:

tiff, argument, melee, battle, tussle, clash, altercation, bout, war, conflict, dispute, combat, brawl, disagreement, scuffle, confrontation, fracas, encounter, run-in, fisticuffs, strife, feud, quarrel, ruckus, scrap, engagement, rumble, brush, fray, row, spar, scuffle, bicker, wrangle, engage, tussle, clash, combat, brawl, scrap, feud, grapple, wrestle, struggle, argue, battle, quarrel, war, conflict, dispute, cross swords, go to war, altercate, do battle, mix it up, wage war,

Antonyms:

truce, calm, accord, surrender, agreement, harmony, peace, concord, retreat, release, surrender, harmonize, agree, let go, yield, make peace,