escaramuza

[US]/ˌeskærəˈmuːzə/
[UK]/ˌɛskɑːrɑːˈmuːzɑː/

Translation

n.a brief, informal fight or skirmish between small groups or individuals; a traditional Mexican folkloric dance featuring lively movements and military-themed choreography

Phrases & Collocations

a brief escaramuza

political escaramuza

the escaramuza erupts

violent escaramuza

their escaramuza continues

this escaramuza ends

heated escaramuza

an escaramuza breaks out

verbal escaramuzas

final escaramuza

Example Sentences

the two politicians engaged in a heated escaramuza during the debate, exchanging sharp accusations.

border guards reported a brief escaramuza with smugglers near the river crossing.

the diplomatic escaramuza between the neighboring countries escalated tensions in the region.

his latest article triggered an intellectual escaramuza among scholars worldwide.

the escaramuza in the marketplace left several vendors injured and goods scattered.

social media has become the primary battleground for today's political escaramuzas.

the verbal escaramuza between the two commentators lasted nearly an hour on live television.

historians documented the escaramuza as a precursor to the larger conflict that followed.

only a minor escaramuza occurred before the peace talks resumed successfully.

the literary escaramuza between the two famous writers captivated readers for months.

security forces quickly ended the escaramuza at the embassy gates without casualties.

the sudden escaramuza caught everyone by surprise, interrupting the peaceful demonstration.

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