combat

/ˈkɒmˌbæt/ /kəmˈbæt/

noun

A battle, a fight (often one in which weapons are used).

Examples :

"The schoolyard combat between the two groups ended when the teacher intervened. "

noun

A struggle for victory

Examples :

"The student's hard work was a fierce combat against procrastination. "

military war action

verb

To fight; to struggle against.

Examples :

"It has proven very difficult to combat drug addiction."

action war military

verb

To fight (with); to struggle for victory (against).

Examples :

"The students are combating the difficult math problems in class. "

military war action

Meanings

Examples :

"The schoolyard combat between the two groups ended when the teacher intervened. "

Examples :

"The student's hard work was a fierce combat against procrastination. "

Examples :

"It has proven very difficult to combat drug addiction."

Examples :

"The students are combating the difficult math problems in class. "

Related Words

students noun

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

teacher noun

A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school.

schoolyard noun

The grounds around a school.

addiction noun

A state that is characterized by compulsive drug use or compulsive engagement in rewarding behavior, despite negative consequences.

between noun

A kind of needle, shorter than a sharp, with a small rounded eye, used for making fine stitches on heavy fabrics.

intervened verb

To become involved in a situation, so as to alter or prevent an action.

problems noun

A difficulty that has to be resolved or dealt with.

procrastination noun

The act of postponing, delaying or putting off, especially habitually or intentionally.

combating verb

To fight; to struggle against.

weapons noun

An instrument of attack or defense in combat or hunting, e.g. most guns, missiles, or swords.

difficult verb

To make difficult; to impede; to perplex.

struggle noun

A contortion of the body in an attempt to escape or to perform a difficult task.