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combat

The word “combat” has 2 syllables: com-bat

It's pronounced as /ˈkɑːmˌbæt/

What is synonym and antonym for combat?

In the thesaurus, “combat” has 161 synonyms and 36 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for combat

Antonyms for combat

Meanings of combat

  • noun
    1. A battle, a fight (often one in which weapons are used).
    2. A struggle for victory.
  • verb
    1. To fight; to struggle against.
    2. To fight (with); to struggle for victory (against).

Example Sentences

  • The soldiers prepared for combat before dawn.
  • New laws were created to combat pollution in the city.
  • The pilot showed courage during aerial combat.
  • Scientists continue to combat dangerous diseases through research.
  • The army trained daily for close-range combat.

On this page you'll find 197 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to combat, such as: abide, accord, action, advance, advocate, affray, agree.

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