Combat

noun

/ˈkɒmˌbæt/

Word Frequency: 13.4

Definitions

1.nounA battle, a fight (often one in which weapons are used).

2.nounA struggle for victory

3.verbTo fight; to struggle against.

"It has proven very difficult to combat drug addiction."

4.verbTo fight (with); to struggle for victory (against).

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