skirmish Synonyms

brush encounter clash wrestle warre warfare war tussle tauromachy exchange blows struggle squabble skirmishing set-to scuffle scrimmage scrap row blowup difference of opinion run-in take up arms showdown shootout go to war firefight donnybrook do battle match play take the field free-for-all fisticuffs scrum face-off tug-of-war dogfight rencounter quarrel contretemps contest contend confrontation conflict combat cockfight broil brawl brawling battle attack