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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

  • (..) I don't even have a mom. Well, you don't need one to do the show. I mean, you did the Veterans Day Pageant and you haven't been in combat. This is different. Okay, well, then maybe you can just use your imagination. You mean I pretend I have a mom? (..)
    2013 Despicable Me 2