combat
noun
1. an engagement fought between two military forces
Definition categories: act, battle, conflict, engagement, fight
2. the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
verb
1. battle or contend against in or as if in a battle
- The Kurds are combating Iraqi troops in Northern Iraq
- We must combat the prejudices against other races
Similar word(s): battle
Definition categories: competition, contend, fight, struggle