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

Tickets for the scrimmage cost $10 each, with proceeds benefiting cancer care and research at Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026

After the Seahawks picked off Herbert on the first play from scrimmage, the Chargers returned the favor on Seattle’s first play, intercepting a Sam Darnold pass. — Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

Allen’s 2-yard touchdown run to tie the game at 14 with one minute left in the first half was his 88th career from scrimmage (rushing/receiving) to break the team record held by Hall of Famers Thurman Thomas and Andre Reed. — ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026

Running back LaAngelo Bell got things going with a 75-yard run from scrimmage for a TD and a 7-0 lead for the Tigers, who rolled to the home victory and a 3-2 record. — The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing scrimmage

• scrimmage (with)