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/ˈkɒm.bæt/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A fight, battle, or struggle, especially involving armed forces.
The two armies engaged in fierce combat throughout the night.
An act of fighting or a conflict between opposing forces.
The combat between the rival factions led to significant casualties.
Struggle or conflict with an opponent or challenge.
The organization is focused on the combat of poverty in urban areas.
verb
To engage in battle or combat; to fight.
The soldiers were trained to combat enemy forces effectively.
To take action to reduce or eliminate something undesirable.
The government has implemented new policies to combat inflation.
To oppose or counteract.
They are working hard to combat the spread of misinformation online.
Etymology
Middle English 'combatt', from Old French 'combattre', from Latin 'pugnare' (to fight).
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
To engage in a heated argument or dispute.
They were really combatting over the best strategy to win the game.
To struggle against an issue or problem in a casual or informal way.
She was combatting procrastination all day.