fighting

verb
UK: /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/
US: /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/

  1. Using violence, weapons, or physical force to try to hurt or defeat someone in a war or battle.

    1. The fighting was very intense that day. [ ] [ ]
    2. Fighting between the rebels and government forces has continued for three days. [ ] [ ]

  2. Actively struggling or competing against something or someone, often with great effort.

    1. I am fighting my cold with rest and fluids. [ ] [ ]
    2. She is fighting cancer with the support of her family and medical team. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

battle argument combat struggle dispute quarrel warfare
fighting adjective

  1. Involved in a war or battle, or inclined to argue or use violence.

    1. He was a fighting man all his life. [ ] [ ]
    2. They come from a fighting family with a history of military service. [ ] [ ]

  2. Determined and not willing to give up easily; showing a strong desire to succeed.

    1. She has a fighting spirit and never gives up. [ ] [ ]
    2. Despite the setbacks, the team maintained a fighting attitude. [ ] [ ]
fighting noun

  1. A violent confrontation or contest; the act of fighting.

    1. The fighting stopped when the sun set. [ ] [ ]
    2. There was fighting in the streets after the election results were announced. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fighting" in English means: Using violence, weapons, or physical force to try to hurt or defeat someone in a war or battle., Actively struggling or competing against something or someone, often with great effort..

The phonetic transcription of "fighting" is /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fighting": battle, argument, combat, struggle, dispute, quarrel, warfare.

Example usage of "fighting": "The fighting was very intense that day.". More examples on the page.