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Displaying or engaging in violence, combat, or aggression
“Should I interpret your fighting words as a threat?”
Relating to or characteristic of soldiers or armed forces
Contending for a title or championship
The act or state of physically fighting
“The constant fighting in the region has led to large swathes of the population being displaced.”
Verbal or ideological disagreement
“Some brief fighting would ensue between our kids as to who would get the window seat.”
A hostile or violent situation or meeting between opposing parties
A state of (typically public) dissatisfaction, disturbance, or agitation
Conflict or animosity caused by a clash of wills, temperaments, or opinions
Fighting with fists, boxing
The use of force or violence to oppose someone or something
The arousing of public concern or action about an issue
Time in military operation
Behaviour involving physical force intended to hurt or damage
Present participle for to engage in a physical encounter, either competitive or non-competitive
“He saw two men begin to fight after one of them had cut in line.”
Present participle for to struggle to overcome, eliminate, or prevent
“The minister says he will fight any attempt to change the status quo.”
Present participle for to engage in a war or battle
“We can expect the insurgents to fight to the death.”
Present participle for to quarrel or argue
“We have been very careful not to shout or fight around the kids.”
Present participle for to strive to achieve or do something
“She made it her mission to save the children and fight for their rights.”
Present participle for to conduct a struggle, usually for a cause
“He would fight a year-long battle to clear his name from libel and slander.”
Present participle for to persevere in the face of difficulty
“She knew she had to continue to fight despite the hardship, if only for the sake of her children.”
Present participle for to struggle against one's emotions
“Celinda closed her eyes and tried to fight the strong feelings that were coursing through her.”
(of fire) Present participle for to try to put out
“The men would bravely fight the fire that had engulfed the building.”
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