Definition of "combat" []

To oppose in battle; fight against. (verb-transitive)
To oppose vigorously; struggle against. See Synonyms at oppose. (verb-transitive)
To engage in fighting; contend or struggle. (verb-intransitive)
Fighting, especially armed battle; strife. See Synonyms at conflict. (noun)
Of or relating to combat: flew 50 combat missions. (adjective)

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Use "combat" in a sentence

"The judicial combat is introduced by a writer of the fourteenth century, in a scene where Pilate challenges Jesus Christ to _single combat_."
"Casualty rate comparison (non combat +combat) between Bush and Clinton on 04 / 08 / 2009, -3 / +88Does the gallery launch for anyone else?"
"The proportion of private contractors that engage in combat is roughly equal to that of the military."

Words like "combat"

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resent resist withstand