Also means
sparring
Usage Note
Schermaglia originally referred to a minor military skirmish but is now used figuratively for a verbal sparring match or petty dispute: schermaglie politiche (political skirmishing). The gli spelling yields the 'ly' sound. Plural: le schermaglie.
Examples
"Le schermaglie verbali tra i due candidati continuano."
Natural Translation
The verbal sparring between the two candidates continues.
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