fighting
/ˈfaɪtɪŋ/
noun
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.