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fight noun
Meaning : A hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war.
Example :
Grant won a decisive victory in the battle of Chickamauga.
He lost his romantic ideas about war when he got into a real engagement.
Synonyms : battle, conflict, engagement
Meaning : An aggressive willingness to compete.
Example :
The team was full of fight.
Synonyms : competitiveness
Meaning : An intense verbal dispute.
Example :
A violent fight over the bill is expected in the Senate.
Meaning : A boxing or wrestling match.
Example :
The fight was on television last night.
fight verb
Meaning : Fight against or resist strongly.
Example :
The senator said he would oppose the bill.
Don't fight it!.
Synonyms : defend, fight back, fight down, oppose
Meaning : Make a strenuous or labored effort.
Example :
She struggled for years to survive without welfare.
He fought for breath.
Synonyms : struggle
Meaning : Exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person. Be an advocate for.
Example :
The liberal party pushed for reforms.
She is crusading for women's rights.
The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate.
