fighting

/ˈfaɪtɪŋ/
noun
  1. The act of engaging in physical combat or conflict.
    • The referee stopped the fighting when one boxer was injured.
    • The fighting between the two gangs lasted for hours.
    • There was heavy fighting in the streets during the revolution.
  2. A disagreement or argument, especially a heated one.
    • The fighting between the siblings over the TV remote was loud.
    • Their constant fighting made it hard to live together peacefully.
    • Political fighting in the council delayed the new law.
Antonyms
adjective
  1. Engaged in or designed for combat.
    • He wore his fighting gear to the training camp.
    • The general praised the fighting spirit of his soldiers.
    • The fighting troops advanced through the jungle.
  2. Showing determination or aggression.
    • The team showed a fighting effort even when they were losing.
    • She has a fighting attitude that helps her overcome obstacles.
    • His fighting words made everyone pay attention.
verb
  1. Present participle of fight; taking part in a physical struggle or conflict.
    • She is fighting for her rights in court.
    • The two boys were fighting in the schoolyard.
    • They are fighting against the spread of the disease.
  2. Present participle of fight; trying very hard to achieve or prevent something.
    • She is fighting her fear of heights by taking small steps.
    • The charity is fighting to end hunger in the city.
    • He is fighting to keep his job during the layoffs.