fight

(noun) a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war. Synonyms: battle, conflict, engagement. Examples: "Grant won a decisive victory in the battle of chickamauga." "He lost his romantic ideas about war when he got into a real engagement."

(noun) the act of fighting; any contest or struggle. Synonyms: fighting, combat, scrap. Examples: "A fight broke out at the hockey game." "There was fighting in the streets." "The unhappy couple got into a terrible scrap."

(noun) an aggressive willingness to compete. Synonyms: competitiveness. Example: "The team was full of fight."

(noun) an intense verbal dispute. Example: "A violent fight over the bill is expected in the senate."

(noun) a boxing or wrestling match. Example: "The fight was on television last night."

(verb) be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight. Synonyms: contend, struggle. Examples: "The tribesmen fought each other." "Siblings are always fighting." "Militant groups are contending for control of the country."

(verb) fight against or resist strongly. Synonyms: oppose, fight back, fight down, defend. Examples: "The senator said he would oppose the bill." "Don't fight it!."

(verb) make a strenuous or labored effort. Synonyms: struggle. Examples: "She struggled for years to survive without welfare." "He fought for breath."

(verb) 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. Synonyms: crusade, press, campaign, push, agitate. Examples: "The liberal party pushed for reforms." "She is crusading for women's rights." "The dean is pushing for his favorite candidate."