sciamachy or sciomachy

πŸ“– Definitions

noun

A mock fight or a fight with an imaginary enemy.

πŸ’¬ Usage Examples

β€œAru is indulging in sciamachy. She has the frustrated look of a person combating a shadow.” Shashi Deshpande; A Matter of Time; Feminist Press; 1999.
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