battle Synonyms

conflict combat engagement contest encounter struggle action fight contend confrontation duel grapple fracas scrap tussle skirmish war warfare hostilities wrestle fray scuffle affray altercation resist clash brawl unstitch square off vying vie spelldown velitation warring slugfest warpath warre single combat withstand wrangling wrangle tug tourney tournament solferino sortie SPAR sparring strife take up arms