Encounter and Scrimmage

Encounter

Encounter noun - A brief clash between enemies or rivals.

Scrimmage and encounter are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scrimmage" instead the word "Encounter" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: encountered, encountering

Scrimmage

Scrimmage noun - A physical dispute between opposing individuals or groups.
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Encounter and scrimmage are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Encounter" instead the word "Scrimmage" as a noun or a verb.
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