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

Craig was mostly solid during the spring, but had multiple turnovers in the final scrimmage. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026

No players can compete in a game without 14 days of practices, with scrimmages counting as a practice. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026

Jacobs is also the only player in the league to register 1,100-plus yards from scrimmage and six-plus scrimmage touchdowns in each of the last seven seasons (2019-25). — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Skattebo was having quite a start to his rookie campaign, scoring seven total touchdowns and racking up 617 scrimmage yards. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026

Phrases Containing scrimmage

• scrimmage (with)