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

Claxton practiced Thursday with the Windy City Bulls in a session that included a full scrimmage. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026

Kicker Will Stone's attempted was blocked without crossing the line of scrimmage, and Stone recovered it himself. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Joining Jovic in the frontcourt, Kusturica started in both scrimmages and has the body composition and athleticism to play both forward positions while also handling the ball and initiating the offense. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

On Dallas’ final 27 plays from scrimmage, the offense combined for just 34 total yards. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2026

Phrases Containing scrimmage

• scrimmage (with)