combat

(noun, verb)

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

Similar word(s): fight, fighting, scrap

Definition categories: act, battle, conflict, 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