fighting

/ˈfaɪtɪŋ/

verb

  1. 1

    To contend in physical conflict, either singly or in war, battle etc.

    A wounded animal will fight like a maniac, relentless, savage and murderous.
  2. 2

    To contend in physical conflict with each other, either singly or in war, battle etc.

    The two boxers have been fighting for more than half an hour.
  3. 3

    To strive for something; to campaign or contend for success.

    He fought for the Democrats in the last election.
  4. 4

    To conduct or engage in (battle, warfare etc.).

    The battle was fought just over that hill.
  5. 5

    To engage in combat with; to oppose physically, to contest with.

    My grandfather fought the Nazis in World War II.
  6. 6

    To try to overpower; to fiercely counteract.

    The government pledged to fight corruption.
  7. 7

    To cause to fight; to manage or manoeuvre in a fight.

    to fight cocks; to fight one's ship
  8. 8

    Of colours or other design elements: to clash; to fail to harmonize.

adjective

  1. 1

    Engaged in war or other conflict.

  2. 2

    Apt to provoke a fight.

noun

  1. 1

    The act or process of contending; violence or conflict.

  2. 2

    A fight or battle; an occasion on which people fight

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