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

  • (..) She's still a girl. You made her look . The opportunities for spontaneity are obviously lacking below ground. So what you're suggesting is we toss her into combat? I can't sanction putting an untrained civilian in battle just for effect. This is not the Capitol. That is exactly what I'm suggesting. (..)
    2014 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1