Clash with and Skirmish with

Clash with

Clash with verb - To oppose (someone) in physical conflict.
Usage example: the Iroquois often clashed with the other Native American nations in the region

Skirmish with and clash with are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Skirmish with" instead a verb "Clash with".

Skirmish with

Skirmish with verb - To oppose (someone) in physical conflict.
Usage example: for years the Apache leader had been skirmishing with the Mexicans, who were responsible for his nickname, Geronimo
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Synonyms for Skirmish with

Clash with and skirmish with are semantically related. You can use "Clash with" instead a verb "Skirmish with".
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