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   Fight

   /fīt/

   

   verb

   • 1. take part in a violent struggle involving the exchange of physical blows or the use of weapons: "the men were fighting" Similar brawlcome to blowsexchange blowsattack/assault each otherhit/punch each otherboxstrugglegrapplewrestlescrimmagedo battleengage in conflictcontendsparjousttiltcross swordslock hornslock antlersinformal:scraphave a dust-uphave a set-tohave a punch-upswedgeroughhousestoushgo the knuckle
   • ▪ engage in (a war or battle): "there was another war to fight" Similar battledo battlegive battlewage wargo to warmake wartake up armsattackmount an attackcombatengagemeetclashskirmishbe a soldierfight for Queen/King and countrycrusadeengage inwageconductprosecutecarry onpursueundertakepracticeproceed withgo on with
   • ▪ quarrel or argue: "she didn't want to fight with her mother all the time" Similar quarrelarguerowbickersquabblehave a row/fightwrangledisputebe at oddsdisagreefail to agreedifferbe at variancehave wordsbandy wordsbe at each other's throatsbe at loggerheadsbattlefeudinformal:fall outscrapgo at it hammer and tongsfight like cat and dogargufyarchaic:altercatechop logicthreap
   • ▪ struggle to put out (a fire, especially a large one): "two fire trucks raced to the scene to fight the blaze"
   • ▪ endeavor vigorously to win (an election or other contest).
   • ▪ campaign determinedly for or against something, especially to put right what one considers unfair or unjust: "I will fight for more equitable laws"
   • ▪ struggle or campaign against (something): "the pilot program is a step forward in fighting corporate crime" Similar opposecontestcontend withconfrontchallengecombatdisputeobject toquarrel withargue against/withwithstandresistdefyfly in the face ofstrive/struggle againsttake a stand againstput up a fight againststand up and be countecatd againsttake issue withquestionrare:controvertOpposite acceptsupport
   • ▪ attempt to repress (a feeling or an expression of a feeling): "she had to fight back tears of frustration" Similar repressrestrainsuppressstiflesmotherhold backkeep backfight backkeep in checkcheckcurbcontaincontrolkeep under controlrein insilencemufflebottle upchoke backswallowstranglegaginformal:button upkeep the lid oncork upOpposite give in to
   • ▪ take part in a boxing match against (an opponent).
   • ▪ move forward with difficulty, especially by pushing through a crowd or overcoming physical obstacles: "she watched him fight his way across the room"
   • ▪ command, manage, or maneuver (troops, a ship, or military equipment) in battle: "General Hill fights his troops well"

   noun

   • 1. a violent confrontation or struggle: "we'll get into a fight and wind up with bloody noses" Similar brawlfracasmeleerowrumpusconfrontationskirmishsparring matchexchangestruggletusslescufflealtercationwranglescrumclashdisturbancefisticuffsrough and tumbledonnybrookinformal:scrapdust-upset-toshindyshindigfree-for-allpunch-upbust-upruckbit of argy-bargybarneyaftersrammyswedgesquare goroughhousebranniganstoushdated:affrayrare:broilbagarre
   • ▪ a boxing match. Similar boxing matchboutmatchmeetingfixturegameencounter
   • ▪ a battle or war: "the country was not eager for a fight with the US" Similar battleengagementclashconflictcontestencounterskirmishscuffletusslestrugglebrushexchangewarcampaigncrusadewarfarecombatactionhostilities
   • ▪ a vigorous struggle or campaign for or against something: "a long fight against cancer" Similar strugglebattlecampaignendeavordrivepusheffortmovementmove
   • ▪ an argument or quarrel: "she had a fight with her husband" Similar argumentquarrelsquabblerowwrangledisagreementdifference of opinionfalling-outcontretempstanglealtercationfracasdisputedisputationcontentionfeudinformal:tiffset-toshindigshindystand-uprun-inspatscrapructionslanging matchbarneybunfightding-dongbust-upruck
   • ▪ the inclination or ability to fight or struggle: "Ginny felt the fight trickle out of her" Similar will to resistpower to resistresistancemoralespiritcouragepluckpluckinessgamenesswill to winstrengthbackbonespinemettlestout-heartednessdeterminationfirmness of purposeresolutionresolveresolutenessconfidenceaggressionaggressivenessbelligerencemilitancyboldnessaudacityforcefulnessinformal:gutsgritspunkbottlesandmoxie

   Word Origin Old Englishfeohtan (verb), feoht(e), gefeoht (noun), of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch vechten, gevecht and German fechten, Gefecht.

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   The meaning of FIGHT is to contend in battle or physical combat; especially : to strive to overcome a person by blows or weapons. How to use fight in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFIGHT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   FIGHT definition: 1. to use physical force to try to defeat another person or group of people: 2. to use a lot of…. Learn more.

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   What is a basic definition of fight? A fight is a battle, contest, struggle, argument, or any clash that involves at least two opposing sides. Fight is also to engage in combat or to struggle with something.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › fightFight - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   The verb fight means to engage in a struggle that involves conflict — and as a noun, fight is the conflict itself. A fight can take a physical form, like a boxing match or a playground skirmish, or it can happen with words, like a fight over politics.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFIGHT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. to oppose or struggle against (an enemy) in battle. 2. to oppose or struggle against (a person, thing, cause, etc) in any manner. 3. (transitive) to engage in or carry on (a battle, contest, etc) 4. (when intr often foll by for) to uphold or maintain (a cause, ideal, etc) by fighting or struggling. to fight for freedom.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › fightFight - definition of fight by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a. To attempt to harm or gain power over an adversary by blows or with weapons. b. Sports To engage in a boxing match. 2. To engage in a quarrel; argue: They are always fighting about money. 3. To strive vigorously and resolutely, as in trying to overcome something; contend: fought against graft; fighting for her rights. See Synonyms at oppose.

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   fight meaning, definition, what is fight: to take part in a war or battle: Learn more.