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battle

The word “battle” has 2 syllables: bat-tle

It's pronounced as /ˈbætəl/

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In the thesaurus, “battle” has 177 synonyms and 31 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for battle along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for battle

Antonyms for battle

Meanings of battle

  • noun
    1. A contest, a struggle.
    2. A general action, fight, or encounter, in which all the divisions of an army are or may be engaged; a combat, an engagement.
    3. A division of an army; a battalion.
    4. The main body of an army, as distinct from the vanguard and rear; the battalia.
  • verb
    1. To join in battle; to contend in fight.
    2. To fight or struggle; to enter into a battle with.
    3. To nourish; feed.
    4. To render (for example soil) fertile or fruitful.
  • adjective
    1. Improving; nutritious; fattening.
    2. Fertile; fruitful.

Example Sentences

  • The historic battle changed the course of the war.
  • She faced a daily battle with her chronic illness.
  • They prepared to battle the approaching storm.
  • The movie depicted a fierce battle between good and evil.
  • He refused to give up without a battle.

On this page you'll find 208 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to battle, such as: abide, action, advance, advocate, affray, altercation, argle-bargle.

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