battles

NOUN

military fight

Synonyms

STRONGEST

action assault attack bloodshed bombing campaign clash combat conflict crusade encounter fighting hostility skirmish strife struggle war warfare

STRONG

barrage brush carnage contention engagement fray havoc onset onslaught press ravage scrimmage sortie

WEAK

blitzkreig significant contact

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accord ceasefire harmony peace retreat surrender

WEAK

truce

NOUN

struggle

Synonyms

STRONGEST

campaign clash conflict contest controversy crusade debate disagreement dispute strife

STRONG

agitation

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accord agreement calm harmony peace quiet

WEAK

truce

VERB

fight, struggle

Synonyms

STRONGEST

argue clamor contend feud strive wrestle

STRONG

agitate combat contest dispute oppugn skirmish tug war

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agree

WEAK

make peace

Example Sentences

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These battles are often fought in ways that remain unseen by most.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

While this purgatory may not rattle the market like last year’s tariff battles, it will be an irritant for sectors reliant on the relationship such as autos, metals and agriculture.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

Former world number four Draper believes the demands placed on the top stars - a gruelling season with a short break, longer matches and more physical battles - are responsible for their bodies breaking down.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

The British prevailed but lost decidedly to the kingdom of Mysore in two major battles at Pollilur.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

She wins the first two battles, hands down, and it’s over.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas