skirmished

[US]/ˈskɜː.mɪʃt/
[UK]/ˈskɜr.mɪʃt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to engage in a minor or preliminary battle

Phrases & Collocations

skirmished fiercely

skirmished briefly

skirmished often

skirmished regularly

skirmished constantly

skirmished lightly

skirmished unexpectedly

skirmished nearby

skirmished continuously

skirmished sporadically

Example Sentences

the two teams skirmished throughout the match.

they skirmished over territory for weeks.

the soldiers skirmished with enemy forces at dawn.

during the training, the recruits skirmished to practice tactics.

local militias skirmished with government troops.

they often skirmished in the woods during their games.

the rivals skirmished verbally before the debate.

as tensions rose, the two factions skirmished in the streets.

they skirmished lightly, testing each other's defenses.

the players skirmished for control of the ball.

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