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SKIRMISHES Synonyms

There are 21 synonyms of the word skirmishes. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word skirmishes. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for SKIRMISHES

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1hostilities
nounn
2scraps
verb, nounv, n
3altercations
nounn
4battles
verb, nounv, n
5brawls
nounn
6clashes
verb, nounv, n
7combats
verbv
8conflicts
nounn
9contests
nounn
10encounters
verb, nounv, n
11engagements
nounn
12fights
verbv
13frays
verbv
14melees
verb, nounv, n
15rumbles
verbv
16scuffles
verb, nounv, n
17showdowns
nounn
18tussles
verb, nounv, n
19brush
verb, nounv, n
20clash
verb, nounv, n

Best Hypernyms For SKIRMISHES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for skirmishes, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
fight combat contend fighting scrap struggle

Alternatives for HOSTILITIES

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