Skirmishing
/ˈskɜːrmɪʃɪŋ/
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Conflict Scale
Skirmishing refers to smaller conflicts, less serious than all-out battles. 
Despite the initial skirmishing, both sides avoided escalating the conflict.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
It can be used metaphorically for any small-scale, brief dispute, not actual fighting. 
The debate started with some light skirmishing on tax policy.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Physical
'Skirmishing' doesn't always imply physical confrontations; it can be verbal or ideological. 
The panel discussion featured a lot of skirmishing but no consensus.
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