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dueling

/ˈdjuː.ə.lɪŋ/

Tradução: Descreve aquilo que participa de um duelo ou é característico dele, ou duas coisas que estão em rivalidade ou conflito direto entre si., Substantivo que designa o ato ou a prática de participar de um duelo, geralmente um combate previamente combinado entre duas pessoas com armas iguais para resolver uma questão de honra., Verbo que significa participar de um combate ou confronto formal entre duas pessoas, geralmente com armas, ou competir intensamente em qualquer disputa.

3 verbetes

adjective

/ˈdjuː.ə.lɪŋ/B2formalsport
  • ptDescreve aquilo que participa de um duelo ou é característico dele, ou duas coisas que estão em rivalidade ou conflito direto entre si.

Describes something that is involved in or characteristic of a duel, or two things that are in direct competition or conflict with each other.

  1. Engaged in a formal fightC1formal

    Participating in a prearranged combat between two people, typically with weapons, to settle a dispute.

    ptEm duelo

    • The dueling knights met at dawn on the field.
    • Dueling pistols were used in the historic confrontation.
    • The dueling opponents faced each other with swords drawn.

    Sinônimosclashingfighting

  2. Competing or conflictingB2informal

    Engaged in a rivalry or conflict, often in a metaphorical sense.

    ptConflitante

    • The dueling politicians argued fiercely during the debate.
    • Dueling ideas about the project caused delays.
    • The two dueling companies launched competing products.

    Sinônimosclashingconflictingopposingrivalwarring

Formas
  • more dueling comparative form
  • most dueling superlative form

noun

/ˈdjuː.ə.lɪŋ/C1formal
  • ptSubstantivo que designa o ato ou a prática de participar de um duelo, geralmente um combate previamente combinado entre duas pessoas com armas iguais para resolver uma questão de honra.

A noun referring to the act or practice of fighting a duel, typically a prearranged combat between two individuals with matched weapons to settle a point of honor.

incontável

  1. Formal combatC1formal

    A prearranged combat between two people, typically with weapons, to settle a point of honor.

    ptDuelo

    • Dueling was a common practice among aristocrats in the 18th century.
    • The two officers engaged in a duel at dawn.
    • Dueling was outlawed in most countries by the 19th century.

    Sinônimosduelsingle combat

  2. Competition or conflictB2informal

    A situation where two people or groups compete intensely for dominance or victory.

    ptDuelo

    • The two companies are engaged in a dueling for market share.
    • There was a dueling of opinions during the debate.
    • The musicians had a friendly dueling on stage.

    Sinônimosbattleclashconflictcontestduelface-offfightrivalryshowdownstruggle

Formas
  • duelings plural form
  • duelings' possessive plural form
  • dueling's possessive singular form

verb

duel/ˈdjuː.əl/C1formal
  • ptVerbo que significa participar de um combate ou confronto formal entre duas pessoas, geralmente com armas, ou competir intensamente em qualquer disputa.

A verb meaning to engage in a formal fight or contest between two people, typically with weapons, or to compete intensely.

  1. Fight in a duelB2formal

    To engage in a formal, arranged combat between two people, typically with weapons, to settle a dispute.

    ptParticipar de um duelo

    • The two knights dueled at dawn to defend their honor.
    • They dueled with swords in the courtyard.
    • He challenged his rival to duel over the insult.

    Sinônimosbattleclashcombatfight

  2. Compete or contendB2informal

    To engage in a competition or struggle between two parties.

    ptCompetir

    • The two companies dueled for market dominance.
    • The chess grandmasters dueled for hours in the championship.
    • They dueled verbally during the debate.

    Sinônimosbattleclashcompetecontendfightrivalstrugglevie

Formas
  • dueled past participle
  • duelled past participle
  • dueled past simple
  • duelled past simple
  • dueling present participle
  • duelling present participle
  • duels third person singular