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fight

The word “fight” has 1 syllable: fight

It's pronounced as /faɪt/

What is synonym and antonym for fight?

In the thesaurus, “fight” has 241 synonyms and 52 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for fight

Antonyms for fight

Meanings of fight

  • verb
    1. To contend in physical conflict, either singly or in war, battle etc.
    2. To contend in physical conflict with each other, either singly or in war, battle etc.
    3. To strive for something; to campaign or contend for success.
    4. To conduct or engage in (battle, warfare etc.).
    5. To engage in combat with; to oppose physically, to contest with.
    6. To try to overpower; to fiercely counteract.
    7. To cause to fight; to manage or manoeuvre in a fight.
    8. Of colours or other design elements: to clash; to fail to harmonize.
  • noun
    1. An occasion of fighting.
    2. A battle between opposing armies.
    3. A physical confrontation or combat between two or more people or groups.
    4. A boxing or martial arts match.
    5. A conflict, possibly nonphysical, with opposing ideas or forces; strife.
    6. The will or ability to fight.
    7. A screen for the combatants in ships.

Example Sentences

  • The two boys got into a fight on the playground.
  • She had to fight for her rights at work.
  • Soldiers were trained to fight bravely in battle.
  • They decided to fight against injustice in their community.
  • The dogs started to fight over the food.

On this page you'll find 293 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to fight, such as: abide, accept, acidity, advance, advocate, affability, affray.

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