fight

• Körperliche Auseinandersetzung, gewaltsamer Zusammenstoß oder Schlacht zwischen Menschen, Tieren oder Gruppen.

A noun referring to a physical struggle, violent confrontation, or battle between people, animals, or groups.

1. Physical fightA2formal

   A violent struggle between two or more people involving physical force

   Schlägerei

   • The two boys got into a fight after school.
   • A big fight broke out in the bar last night.
   • Police stopped the fight before anyone was seriously hurt.
   • He was injured in a street fight.

   Synonymeaffraybrawlclashconfrontationfracasfraymeleepunch-uprumblescrapscuffleset-toskirmishtussle

2. Argument or quarrelA2informal

   A verbal disagreement or heated argument between people

   Streit

   • They had a big fight about money.
   • She had a fight with her sister yesterday.
   • Every couple has fights from time to time.
   • Their fight lasted for hours.

   Synonymealtercationargumentclashdisagreementdisputequarrelrowrun-inspattiffwrangle

3. Struggle or battleB1formal

   A determined effort to overcome something difficult or achieve a goal

   Kampf

   • The fight against cancer continues.
   • They are in a fight for survival.
   • The workers are putting up a fight for better wages.
   • It was an uphill fight to get the law passed.

   Synonymebattlecampaigncombatconflictcontestcrusadeeffortstruggle

   Antonymecapitulationpeacesubmissionsurrenderyield

4. Boxing matchB2formal

   A professional boxing contest

   Boxkampf

   • The championship fight will be held in Las Vegas.
   • He won the fight by knockout in the third round.
   • Millions watched the fight on television.
   • The fight was stopped by the referee.

   Synonymeboutboxing matchcontestmatchprizefight

• Sich an einer körperlichen Auseinandersetzung oder einem Krieg beteiligen; sich gegen jemanden oder etwas wehren oder Widerstand leisten.

To take part in a physical struggle or battle; to oppose or resist someone or something.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Physical combatA2formal

   To take part in a physical struggle or battle using fists or weapons

   Körperlicher Kampf

   • The two boys started to fight after school.
   • He fought bravely in the war.
   • They were fighting over the last piece of cake.
   • Never fight with someone much bigger than you.

   Synonymebattlebrawlclashcombatduelgrapplescufflestruggletusslewrestle

2. Argue or quarrelA2informal

   To argue or disagree angrily with someone

   Sich streiten

   • They fight all the time about money.
   • Stop fighting with your sister!
   • My parents fight a lot when they are tired.
   • We used to fight over the TV remote.

   Synonymearguebickerclashdisputefall outquarrelrowsparsquabblewrangle

   Antonymeagreeconcurcooperatereconcile

3. Struggle against somethingB1formal

   To try hard to overcome a difficulty, disease, or problem

   Kampf gegen etwas

   • She is fighting cancer with great courage.
   • We must fight against climate change.
   • He fought hard to keep his job.
   • The country is fighting for independence.

   Synonymebattlecombatopposeresisttacklewithstand

   Antonymeacceptembracesurrenderwelcomeyield

4. Boxing or competitive fightingB2formal

   To take part in a boxing match or martial arts competition

   Boxen oder Kampfsport

   • Muhammad Ali fought many legendary boxers.
   • He will fight for the world championship next month.
   • The champion fought brilliantly in the final round.
   • She trains every day to fight professionally.

   Synonymeboxsparwrestle

Phrasal-Variantenfight downfight off