English to English noun
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a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war |  | Example: Grant won a decisive victory in the battle of Chickamauga he lost his romantic ideas about war when he got into a real engagement
source: wordnet30
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the act of fighting; any contest or struggle |  | Example: a fight broke out at the hockey game there was fighting in the streets the unhappy couple got into a terrible scrap
source: wordnet30
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an aggressive willingness to compete |  | Example: the team was full of fight
source: wordnet30
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an intense verbal dispute |  | Example: a violent fight over the bill is expected in the Senate
source: wordnet30
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a boxing or wrestling match |  | Example: the fight was on television last night
source: wordnet30
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A battle; an engagement; a contest in arms; a combat; a violent conflict or struggle for victory, between individuals or between armies, ships, or navies, etc. |  | source: webster1913 verb
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be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight |  | Example: the tribesmen fought each other Siblings are always fighting Militant groups are contending for control of the country
source: wordnet30
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fight against or resist strongly |  | Example: The senator said he would oppose the bill Don't fight it!
source: wordnet30
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make a strenuous or labored effort |  | Example: She struggled for years to survive without welfare He fought for breath
source: wordnet30
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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 |  | Example: The liberal party pushed for reforms She is crusading for women's rights The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate
source: wordnet30
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To strive or contend for victory, with armies or in single combat; to attempt to defeat, subdue, or destroy an enemy, either by blows or weapons; to contend in arms; -- followed by with or against. |  | source: webster1913
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To carry on, or wage, as a conflict, or battle; to win or gain by struggle, as one's way; to sustain by fighting, as a cause. |  | source: webster1913
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