fighter

[fahy-ter] / ˈfaɪ tər /

NOUN

person engaged in hostile encounter

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assailant boxer champion combatant mercenary militant opponent soldier tanker warlord warrior

STRONG

GI aggressor antagonist battler belligerent brawler bruiser bully competitor contender contestant disputant duelist gladiator heavy pugilist rival scrapper slugger wildcat

WEAK

jouster person-at-arms punching bag serviceperson

Antonyms

WEAK

peacemaker

Example Sentences

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Three U.S. jet fighters were mistakenly shot down in Kuwait, Centcom said on Monday.

From The Wall Street Journal

Greece is sending warships and fighter jets to defend Cyprus.

From The Wall Street Journal

The downings of three U.S. jet fighters in Kuwait highlight the risks of the conflict with Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal

Verified video showed an American jet fighter spinning as it fell to the ground.

From The Wall Street Journal

The tribute calling the mogul “a true fighter until the end” was posted to Instagram on Sunday.

From Los Angeles Times