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fighting

The word “fighting” has 2 syllables: fight-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈfaɪ.tɪŋ/

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In the thesaurus, “fighting” has 256 synonyms and 82 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for fighting

Antonyms for fighting

Meanings of fighting

  • 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.
  • adjective
    1. Engaged in war or other conflict.
    2. Apt to provoke a fight.
  • noun
    1. The act or process of contending; violence or conflict.
    2. A fight or battle; an occasion on which people fight.

Example Sentences

  • They are fighting for their rights in court.
  • The children stopped fighting and started sharing their toys.
  • The soldiers are fighting bravely on the front line.
  • She kept fighting even when things became difficult.
  • The two teams are fighting for the championship title.

On this page you'll find 338 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to fighting, such as: abiding, accepting, accord, acidic, action, advancing, advocating.

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