What is another word for small war?
Pronunciation: [smˈɔːl wˈɔː] (IPA) 
Small war has been used to describe conflicts of a limited scope or scale. When referring to this type of military engagement, there are several synonyms that can be used. These include skirmish, minor conflict, limited warfare, low-intensity conflict, and proxy war. A skirmish is a small battle or exchange of fire between opposing forces. Minor conflict refers to a limited clash between warring parties, while limited warfare describes a conflict that is confined in its geographic, political, or military objectives. Low-intensity conflict involves ongoing hostilities, often involving guerrilla warfare, that do not reach the level of open warfare. Finally, a proxy war is a conflict where two opposing superpowers back opposing sides in a conflict, without engaging in direct military action themselves.
