Meaning & Definition of word "Combat"

Combat

/ˈkɒm.bæt/

1. A fight, battle, or struggle, especially involving armed forces.
- Example: The two armies engaged in fierce combat throughout the night.
2. An act of fighting or a conflict between opposing forces.
- Example: The combat between the rival factions led to significant casualties.
3. Struggle or conflict with an opponent or challenge.
- Example: The organization is focused on the combat of poverty in urban areas.

1. To engage in battle or combat; to fight.
- Example: The soldiers were trained to combat enemy forces effectively.
2. To take action to reduce or eliminate something undesirable.
- Example: The government has implemented new policies to combat inflation.
3. To oppose or counteract.
- Example: They are working hard to combat the spread of misinformation online.

Middle English 'combatt', from Old French 'combattre', from Latin 'pugnare' (to fight).

close combat:

A direct fight between individuals at close range.

combat zone:

An area where active fighting is occurring.

combat-ready:

Prepared and equipped for battle or conflict.

war:

A state of armed conflict between different countries or different groups within a country.

military:

Relating to the armed forces or to soldiers, arms, or war.

defend:

To protect from harm or danger.

Meaning: To engage in a heated argument or dispute.

Example Sentence: They were really combatting over the best strategy to win the game.

Meaning: To struggle against an issue or problem in a casual or informal way.

Example Sentence: She was combatting procrastination all day.