Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sciamachy
noun
/ˈsīəˌmakē/
Definition
The act of fighting a shadow or an imaginary enemy.
Examples
- The soldier realized that his confrontation with his own fears was nothing more than a sciamachy.
- Many politicians engage in sciamachy, battling issues that do not exist in reality.
Meaning
Sciamachy refers to a futile struggle against something that is not real, often used metaphorically to describe pointless conflicts or efforts.
Synonyms
- shadow boxing
- futile struggle
- imaginary conflict
