fighting

[fahy-ting] / ˈfaɪ tɪŋ /

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All (2) Adjective (1) Noun (1)

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aggressive, warlike adj.
battle, encounter n.

ADJECTIVE

aggressive, warlike

Synonyms

STRONG

battling belligerent boxing brawling contending determined fencing hostile jousting martial militant skirmishing sparring tilting warmongering wrestling

WEAK

angry argumentative bellicose combative contentious disputatious disputative ferocious hawkish jingoistic militaristic pugnacious quarrelsome ready to fight resolute scrappy truculent unbeatable under arms up in arms

Antonyms

STRONG

kind nice peaceful

WEAK

peaceloving

NOUN

battle, encounter

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bloodshed combat conflict dispute exchange hostility melee riot scuffle strife struggle war warfare

STRONG

argument beef blowup bout brawling brush contention flap fracas free-for-all go hassle joust match mix rough-and-tumble roughhouse row rowdy rumble rumpus run-in scramble scrap scrimmage set-to spat tiff words wrangle

WEAK

battle royal brannigan donnybrook hell broke loose punch out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accord agreement calm harmony peace

WEAK

ceasefire surrender

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The goal is not to eliminate the complement system entirely, because it remains essential for fighting infections.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 26, 2026

“It’s an underdog story about fighting the system and going up against a giant corporation,” says Green.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

In 2023, when Texas politicians sought to criminalize many drag performances, Parton backed a drag queen fighting the legislation in a way that was uniquely Dolly.

From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026

She told clients the asset class remains “stubbornly under the radar,” with those “stealth-strength” stocks fighting for attention.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026

For the first time, she knew exactly how her hero felt when he was fighting the bad guys: “And,” she muttered, “I’m going to win!”

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr

fighting

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