firefight Synonyms

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skirmish sense 2b, a usually brief intense exchange of fire between opposing military units, a hostile confrontation that involves gunfire

The soldiers engaged in an intense firefight with the enemy, exchanging bullets at close range.
Amidst the chaos of battle, a fierce firefight raged between rival factions, illuminating the night sky with a deadly dance of tracer rounds.
The firefight escalated rapidly, with both sides unleashing a relentless barrage of gunfire.
The air crackled with the sound of bullets as the firefight reached its peak, each shot a desperate attempt to gain an advantage.
The firefight continued unabated for hours, with neither side able to make significant progress.
As the firefight reached its climax, smoke billowed into the air, obscuring the view and making it difficult to pinpoint enemy positions.
The survivors of the firefight retreated to regroup and recover from the carnage.
The aftermath of the firefight left a trail of destruction, with bodies strewn across the battlefield and buildings reduced to rubble.
The firefight had been a brutal reminder of the horrors of war, leaving an indelible mark on those who experienced it.
Despite the intensity of the firefight, both sides eventually agreed to a ceasefire, weary of the senseless bloodshed.

skirmish sense 2b, a usually brief intense exchange of fire between opposing military units, a hostile confrontation that involves gunfire

combat,fire, battle, attack, warfare, field, operations, hostilities, action,pitched battle

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The soldiers engaged in an intense firefight with the enemy, exchanging bullets at close range.

Amidst the chaos of battle, a fierce firefight raged between rival factions, illuminating the night sky with a deadly dance of tracer rounds.

The firefight escalated rapidly, with both sides unleashing a relentless barrage of gunfire.

The air crackled with the sound of bullets as the firefight reached its peak, each shot a desperate attempt to gain an advantage.