fighting

• Substantiv, das die Handlung des Kämpfens oder die Teilnahme an einem körperlichen oder verbalen Konflikt, Wettkampf oder Streit bezeichnet.

A noun referring to the act of engaging in a physical or verbal conflict, contest, or struggle.

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1. Armed ConflictB1formalpolitical

   The practice of engaging in military hostilites or physical violence between opposing groups or individuals.

   Kampfhandlungen

   • Heavy military engagement broke out along the border early this morning.
   • The peace treaty was designed to end years of intense domestic conflict.
   • Reports indicate that the violent clashes have spread to the suburban areas.
   • Witnesses described the street-to-street combat as chaotic and terrifying.
   • International observers are calling for an immediate cessation of all hostilities.

   Synonymebattleclashcombatconflictengagementskirmishwarwarfare

   Antonymepeacesurrendertreaty

2. Determined StruggleB2formal

   A strong and organized effort to stop something bad from happening or to overcome a difficult situation.

   Entschlossener Kampf

   • The community's active resistance against the new factory plan was successful.
   • Medical researchers are leading the global crusade against infectious diseases.
   • Her internal resilience helped her through the long recovery process.
   • Public awareness is a key component in the campaign against climate change.
   • The organization is dedicated to the advocacy for human rights across the globe.

   Synonymebattlecampaigncrusadefightoppositionresistancestruggle

   Antonymeacceptancecapitulationcompliancepassivityresignationsubmissionsurrenderyielding

3. Combat SportB1formalsport

   The competitive participation in sports that involve physical strikes or grappling between two opponents.

   Kampfsport

   • He has been training in various martial arts disciplines since he was a child.
   • The upcoming championship will feature the best athletes in full-contact disciplines.
   • Safety regulations in professional pugilism have become much stricter recently.
   • The referee is responsible for ensuring the rules of the match are followed.
   • Spectators gathered to watch the intense technical exchange in the ring.

• 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