Synonyms for fight
38 synonyms for “fight”, grouped by meaning. Dark green words mean nearly the same thing; light green ones are close in some uses.
Fight as in “combat”
noun: a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
- combat
- conflict
- battle
- brawl
- engagement
- contest
- dispute
- controversy
- war
- clash
- quarrel
- duel
- feud
- encounter
- skirmish
- bout
- tussle
- fracas
- rumble
- scuffle
- altercation
- set-to
Fight as in “oppose”
verb: be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
- oppose
- contend
- defend
- argument
- resist
- argue
- stand
- contention
Fight as in “struggle”
noun: the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
- struggle
- scrap
- row
- wrestle
Fight as in “push”
verb: make a strenuous or labored effort
- push
Fight as in “crusade”
verb: exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for
- crusade
- campaign
- promote
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