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Definition skirmishing in American English

skirmishing noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈskɜrmɪʃɪŋ/
1

fighting that is not part of the main fighting in a war

Example

Skirmishing has continued, despite the truce.

Synonyms and related words
drawdown overwatch war
Example

There were fears that the diplomatic skirmishing would escalate.

Synonyms and related words
argument disagreement conflict
Definition skirmishing in American English