Jun 14, 2019
10:40:31am
10:40:31am
To fight
take part in a violent struggle involving the exchange of physical blows or the use of weapons.
"the men were fighting"
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engage in (a war or battle)."there was another war to fight"
synonyms: battle, do battle, give battle, wage war, go to war, make war, take up arms; More -
quarrel or argue."she didn't want to fight with her mother all the time"
synonyms: quarrel, argue, row, bicker, squabble, have a row/fight, wrangle, dispute, be at odds, disagree, fail to agree, differ, be at variance, have words, bandy words, be at each other's throats, be at loggerheads; More -
struggle to put out (a fire, especially a large one)."two fire trucks raced to the scene to fight the blaze"
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endeavor vigorously to win (an election or other contest).
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campaign determinedly for or against something, especially to put right what one considers unfair or unjust."I will fight for more equitable laws"
synonyms: champion, promote, advocate, plead for, defend, protect, uphold, support, back, espouse, stand up for, campaign for, lobby for, battle for, crusade for, take up the cudgels for "a militant who fought for the rights of all workers" -
struggle or campaign against (something)."the best way to fight fascism abroad and racism at home"
synonyms: oppose, contest, contend with, confront, challenge, combat, dispute, object to, quarrel with, argue against/with; More antonyms: accept, support -
attempt to repress (a feeling or an expression of a feeling)."she had to fight back tears of frustration"
synonyms: repress, restrain, suppress, stifle, smother, hold back, keep back, fight back, keep in check, check, curb, contain, control, keep under control, rein in, silence, muffle, bottle up, choke back, swallow, strangle, gag; More antonyms: give in to -
take part in a boxing match against (an opponent).
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move forward with difficulty, especially by pushing through a crowd or overcoming physical obstacles."she watched him fight his way across the room"
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ARCHAICcommand, manage, or maneuver (troops, a ship, or military equipment) in battle."General Hill fights his troops well"
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