fighting

/fˈa‍ɪtɪŋ/

/ˈfaɪtɪŋ/

Fighting

involvement in a physical struggle against another person or group

synonyms : combat

fighting

engaged in or ready for military or naval operations

synonyms : active

place (candle wicks) into hot, liquid wax

Examples

1. Thousands of people have been driven from their homes by the fighting.

2. This time, I will go down fighting if I have to.

3. The game turned ugly in the final minutes, when two players were ejected for fighting.

4. One of our great strengths is our ability to take it on the chin and come out fighting.