fight

/fˈa‌ɪt/

/ˈfaɪt/

[verb] [noun]

to fight

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to take part in a violent action, either physical or verbal, against someone

synonyms : contend

struggle

1.1

to make a strong and continuous effort to achieve something

synonyms : struggle

1.2

to argue over something

synonyms : defend

fight back

fight down

oppose

1.3

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

synonyms : agitate

Fight

a situation that involves violent action in physical form

synonyms : combat

fighting

scrap

1.1

an argument over something

1.2

a boxing or wrestling match

1.3

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

synonyms : battle

conflict

engagement

1.4

an aggressive willingness to compete

synonyms : competitiveness

will and energy to keep trying to achieve, prevent, or stop something

Examples

1. The hero fights the villain in an epic battle.

2. He rarely fought his political battles in the open.

3. The children had pillow fights during their sleepover.

4. Fighting like cats and dogs like always.

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