fighting

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Pronunciation
/ˈfaɪtɪŋ/
Noun
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

The act or process of contending; violence or conflict.

2 Definition

A fight or battle; an occasion on which people fight

Verb
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • A wounded animal will fight like a maniac, relentless, savage and murderous.
2 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • The two boxers have been fighting for more than half an hour.
3 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • He fought for the Democrats in the last election.
4 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • The battle was fought just over that hill.
5 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • My grandfather fought the Nazis in World War II.
6 Definition

To try to overpower; to fiercely counteract.

Example Sentences
  • The government pledged to fight corruption.
7 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • to fight cocks; to fight one's ship
8 Definition

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

Adjective
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

Engaged in war or other conflict.

2 Definition

Apt to provoke a fight.