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Synonyms & Similar Words
battle
clash
combat
conflict
contest
encounter
engagement
fray
brawl
scuffle
struggle
tussle
wrestle
spar
box
duel
skirmish
affray
melee
donnybrook
fracas
rumble
rumpus
scrap
set-to
showdown
tilt
tournament
war
feud
fightback
resistance
rebellion
uprising
insurrection
mutiny
riot
row
disturbance
commotion
tumult
upheaval
Meaning of Fight
According to Merriam-Webster, "fight" is defined as: to engage in combat or struggle, to strive or contend for something, or to engage in a quarrel or dispute.
Definitions
- The Oxford English Dictionary defines "fight" as: to engage in combat or physical struggle, or to strive or contend for something.
- Cambridge Dictionary defines "fight" as: to use physical force or violence to try to defeat someone or something, or to try to achieve something by using a lot of effort or determination.
Example Uses
- The two boxers will fight for the championship title tonight.
- The army will fight to defend the country from invasion.
- She had to fight to get her voice heard in the meeting.
- The neighbors had a loud fight that woke up the whole street.
- The environmentalists are fighting to save the endangered species.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
peace
harmony
calm
serenity
tranquility
agreement
concord
cooperation
surrender
submission
yielding
acquiescence
compliance
obedience
retreat
withdrawal
appeasement
compromise
conciliation
mediation
negotiation
reconciliation
truce
ceasefire
armistice