Duel
Duel verb - Fight a duel, as over one's honor or a woman.
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Synonyms for Duel
Skirmish with and duel are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Skirmish with" instead a verb "Duel".
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
Duel and skirmish with are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Duel" instead a verb "Skirmish with".
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Joe: Special Missions, Lifeline is among a group of Joes ambushed by river pirates during a skirmish with the Oktober Guard, and is forced into a duel to the death with Horrorshow; winner gets to leave with the black box from a Cobra Firebat that the Joes had captured.
Source: Actual Pacifist
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