Fight — synonyms, definition

1. fight (Noun)

51 synonym

action affair affray altercation attack battle boldness brawl campaign clash collision combat commotion competitiveness conflict confrontation contention contest controversy crusade • • •

5 definitions

fight (Noun) — (military) a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war. ex. "Grant won a decisive victory in the fight of Chickamauga"

fight (Noun) — The act of fighting; any contest or struggle. ex. "a fight broke out at the hockey game"

fight (Noun) — An aggressive willingness to compete. ex. "the team was full of fight"

fight (Noun) — An intense verbal dispute. ex. "a violent fight over the bill is expected in the Senate"

fight (Noun) — A boxing or wrestling match. ex. "the fight was on television last night"

17 types of

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49 types

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1 part

blow

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war warfare

2. fight (Verb)

53 synonyms

agitate assail attack battle blitz box brawl buffet campaign careen challenge clash combat combat with gloved fists conflict confront contend contradict counter defend • • •

4 definitions

fight (Verb) — Be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight. ex. "the tribesmen fought each other" ex. "Siblings are always fighting"

fight (Verb) — Fight against or resist strongly. ex. "Don't fight it!"

fight (Verb) — Make a strenuous or laboured effort. ex. "He fought for breath"

fight (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. ex. "She is fighting for women's rights"

10 types of

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49 types

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1 see also

fight off