Synonyms of scrimmage

scrimmage

noun

ˈskri-mij 

as in skirmish

a physical dispute between opposing individuals or groups

the two players got into a scrimmage off the court and got suspended

Synonyms & Similar Words

• skirmish
• clash
• battle
• fight
• scuffle
• brawl
• contest
• struggle
• tussle
• fray
• scrum
• altercation
• confrontation
• dustup
• duel
• conflict
• combat
• fracas
• melee
• pitched battle
• rough-and-tumble
• scrap
• battle royal
• fistfight
• slugfest
• quarrel
• blows
• fisticuffs
• face-off
• row
• dispute
• affray
• joust
• hassle
• free-for-all
• tangle
• mix-up
• spat
• ruction
• broil
• punch-out
• donnybrook
• cross fire
• ruckus
• punch-up
• controversy
• squabble
• kickup
• contretemps
• catfight
• falling-out
• argument
• tiff
• misunderstanding
• grapple
• disagreement
• wrangle
• handgrips
• argle-bargle
• argy-bargy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• truce

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of scrimmage

Harley hadn’t publicly named the starter as of Tuesday and noted the Huskies had another scrimmage Friday to evaluate. — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

They’re expected to regularly practice, participate in scrimmages and compete in official matches. — Erica D. Henn, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026

Aledo passed the eye test and looked strong in its scrimmage with Southlake Carroll. — Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026

In the team’s three NFC playoff games, Barkley averaged nearly 150 rushing yards per game, including a dynamic 60-yard touchdown run on the Eagles’ first play from scrimmage in the NFC championship, a 55–23 rout of the Washington Commanders. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing scrimmage

• scrimmage (with)