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

But Weinberg gave coaches something to think about by going 7 for 7 in last Friday’s scrimmage, including a 56-yarder. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026

During the past three seasons, Hall has averaged 1,453 yards from scrimmage and 56 catches. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 2026

Most of Bills Mafia is thrilled with the stadium, which cost more than $2 billion, but there were complaints after the team’s scrimmage and first preseason game were held there this month. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 18 Aug. 2026

Miami held its first scrimmage of the fall on Friday, and Cristobal said the line was solid but not perfect. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing scrimmage

• scrimmage (with)