combatant
/kəmˈbætənt/
noun
- A person or group that takes part in a fight, war, or conflict.
- During the war, both combatants suffered heavy losses.
- The two combatants faced each other in the boxing ring.
- The treaty required all combatants to lay down their weapons.
- A person who actively argues or competes in a non-physical conflict.
- The political combatants exchanged sharp words during the televised discussion.
- In the debate, each combatant presented strong evidence for their side.
- The legal combatants spent months preparing their cases for court.
Antonyms
adjective
- Engaged in or ready to fight; relating to fighting or conflict.
- The combatant nations signed a ceasefire agreement.
- The soldiers were in a combatant posture, ready for any attack.
- She had a combatant spirit that made her a fierce competitor.