Battle

noun
'bætəl

Noun

  • an energetic attempt to achieve something

    he fought a battle for recognition

    Similar:Struggle
    Type of:EffortEndeavorEndeavour
  • an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

    police tried to control the battle between the pro- and anti-abortion mobs

  • a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

    Grant won a decisive victory in the battle of Chickamauga

    Type of:Action

Verb

  • battle or contend against in or as if in a battle

    they battled over the budget

    Similar:Combat
    Type of:ContendFightStruggle

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