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fight

/faɪt/

Synonyms of fight Antonyms of fight Examples of fight Usage of fight Parts of fight Definition that contains fight Words sounding like fight Explanation of fight

verb
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
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"Siblings are always fighting"

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contend struggle
noun
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
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battle conflict engagement

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military action action

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warfare war
verb
make a strenuous or labored effort
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struggle

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assay attempt essay seek try
noun
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
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"a fight broke out at the hockey game" "there was fighting in the streets"

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combat fighting scrap

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struggle conflict battle
verb
exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for
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agitate campaign crusade press push

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advertize push promote advertise
verb
fight against or resist strongly
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"Don't fight it!"

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defend fight back fight down oppose

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struggle contend
noun
an aggressive willingness to compete
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"the team was full of fight"

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competitiveness

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aggressiveness
noun
a boxing or wrestling match
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"the fight was on television last night"

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fisticuffs pugilism boxing
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an intense verbal dispute
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"a violent fight over the bill is expected in the Senate"

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contention arguing argument contestation controversy disceptation disputation tilt

Examples of fight

"Siblings are always fighting"
"a fight broke out at the hockey game"
"there was fighting in the streets"
"Don't fight it!"
"the team was full of fight"
"the fight was on television last night"
"a violent fight over the bill is expected in the Senate"