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

  • (..) to live in the forest. I can not and I will not perish in this way. Unfortunately, you have no choice But I'm a Demon Slayer And my life is ending I have to die in combat! will happen perhaps even Brutus Come, let's go. me to leave here, but it is not fair! Art thou a coward? (..)
    2011 The Dragon Warrior