fighting

/ˈfaɪtɪŋ/

verb

Meaning

To contend in physical conflict, either singly or in war, battle etc.
"A wounded animal will fight like a maniac, relentless, savage and murderous."
To contend in physical conflict with each other, either singly or in war, battle etc.
"The two boxers have been fighting for more than half an hour."
To strive for something; to campaign or contend for success.
"He fought for the Democrats in the last election."
To conduct or engage in (battle, warfare etc.).
"The battle was fought just over that hill."
To engage in combat with; to oppose physically, to contest with.
"My grandfather fought the Nazis in World War II."
To try to overpower; to fiercely counteract.
"The government pledged to fight corruption."
To cause to fight; to manage or manoeuvre in a fight.
"to fight cocks; to fight one's ship"
Of colours or other design elements: to clash; to fail to harmonize.

adjective

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