Synonyms for Fight
9 senses across 2 parts of speech, powered by WordNet 3.0.
Words related to "Fight" (noun) include battle, conflict, engagement.
Noun
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
"Grant won a decisive victory in the battle of Chickamauga" "he lost his romantic ideas about war when he got into a real engagement"
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battleconflictengagement
Broader
military action
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
"a fight broke out at the hockey game" "there was fighting in the streets" "the unhappy couple got into a terrible scrap"
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fightingcombatscrap
Broader
conflict
an aggressive willingness to compete
"the team was full of fight"
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competitiveness
Broader
aggressiveness
an intense verbal dispute
"a violent fight over the bill is expected in the Senate"
Broader
controversy
a boxing or wrestling match
"the fight was on television last night"
Broader
boxing
Verb
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
"the tribesmen fought each other" "Siblings are always fighting" "Militant groups are contending for control of the country"
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contendstruggle
More specific
bear downfistfightjoin battletugsettlefight backbattlewarattackdueljoustchicken-fighttourneyfeudskirmish
fight against or resist strongly
"The senator said he would oppose the bill" "Don't fight it!"
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opposefight backfight downdefend
More specific
recalcitrateresistrepel
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contend
make a strenuous or labored effort
"She struggled for years to survive without welfare" "He fought for breath"
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struggle
More specific
tugflounder
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try
exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for
"The liberal party pushed for reforms" "She is crusading for women's rights" "The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate"
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crusadepresscampaignpushagitate
Broader
advertise
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