Skirmished
Pronunciation: /ˈskɝmɪʃt/
Skirmished (verb)
- To fight in a small, short clash, usually between small groups, without a full battle.
- To have a brief, tense disagreement or struggle, often involving quick back-and-forth actions.
Examples
- The guards skirmished briefly at the gate.
- Two teams skirmished briefly before the match ended.