- an engagement fought between two military forces
- the act of fighting
💬 Examples
- "any contest or struggle"
- "a fight broke out at the hockey game"
COMBAT
COM ·BAT 2 syllables
B1 · Intermediate 📏 6 letters 🎲 Scrabble 12 ✅ valid word
Useful in everyday and work contexts.
- battle or contend against in or as if in a battle
💬 Examples
- "The Kurds are combating Iraqi troops in Northern Iraq"
- "We must combat the prejudices against other races"