combat

Definition

  • noun: active fighting especially in a war
  • noun: a fight or contest between individuals or groups
  • verb: to try to stop (something) from happening or getting worse
  • verb: to engage in combat
  • often used before another noun
  • synonyms: fight, withstand, oppugn

Examples

  • Exercise can help 'combat' the effects of stress.

  • They have been 'combating' the rebels for months.

  • Some of these soldiers have never seen 'combat'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) When you grow up, if you still feel raw about it... I'll be waiting. For those regarded as warriors... When engaged in combat... the vanquishing of thine enemy can be the warrior's only concern. Suppress a human emotion and compassion... ...kill whoever stands in thy way, even if that be Lord God, or Buddha himself. This truth lies at the heart of the art of combat. Come on out to Dallas. This is Rockabilly Rhythms on KTRN, Wichita Falls. And next, we got some record. Very own wildman, (..)
    2003 Kill Bill: Vol. 1