Definition of battle - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
militaryfight between armed forces
- The battle lasted for hours, with heavy casualties.
2.
struggleeffort to achieve something difficult
- She faced a battle against cancer with courage.
Verb
1.
struggletr./intr. work hard to achieve or overcome something difficulttr./intr.
- She battled through numerous setbacks to finish her novel..
2.
conflictintr. engage in a fight or struggleintr.
- The soldiers battled bravely against the enemy.
Expressions with battle
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visible marks left on the body after a fight or conflict
He had battle scars from his time in the army.
compete intensely to win or settle a conflict
The two teams will battle out for the championship.
struggle that seems impossible to win
Trying to change his mind was a losing battle.
keep going despite big problems or difficulties
She had to battle through illness to finish the race.
situation where opposing parties refuse to compromise
The negotiation turned into a battle of wills between the two companies.
struggle alone without help from others
She had to fight a lone battle against the disease.
large part of achieving a goal
Understanding the problem is half the battle.
start the competition or conflict
The teams are ready, let the battle begin.
struggle against difficult circumstances to succeed
She battled the odds to finish her degree.
engage in an unimportant or losing conflict
She chose the wrong battle by arguing over the small details.
make clear who is on each side in a conflict
The two teams draw the battle lines before the debate.
keep struggling with ongoing problems or opposition
She fights a running battle with paperwork every week.
fight or compete to decide a winner
The teams will battle it out for the championship.
intense competition between powerful opponents
The final match was a battle of the giants.
competition or conflict between men and women
The debate turned into a battle of the sexes over workplace equality.
contest where intelligence is used over force
The debate turned into a battle of wits.
conflict using spoken or written language
Their battle of words lasted for hours.
intense competition where many fight until one remains
The debate turned into a battle royale of ideas.
struggle against a difficult situation
She had to do battle with her fears to succeed.
try hard but fail to succeed
Despite his efforts, he was fighting a losing battle against the disease.
struggle against difficult odds
She had to fight an uphill battle to get her project approved.
unable to escape a difficult situation
She felt locked in a battle with her own fears and doubts.
ongoing struggle between men and women
The movie humorously depicted the battle between the sexes.
very large and intense fight
The two teams were engaged in a titanic battle for the championship.
Origin of battle
Latin, battuere (to beat)
Terms with battle included in their meaning
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competition
defeated in a competition or battle
victory
overcome an opponent in a battle or contest
competition
loss in a competition or battle
lost battle
overcome in a competition or conflict
combat
participate in a battle or war
battle units
military troops organized for combat
conflict
physical fight or battle
military
loud shout to boost soldiers' morale in battle
military battle
hostile meeting of military forces
figurative
verbal battle with harsh tactics
military protection
protective covering used in battle
military
quick hostile incursion in battle
physical injury
suffering from a physical injury, especially in battle
war
specific battle or combat event
battle tactics
going backward, pulling away from a place or situation
battle history
small fight in a war or conflict
war
engaged in a conflict or battle
aviation
engage in a battle between fighter planes
physical fight
cause the first injury in a fight or battle
conflict
battle involving shooting small arms
protection
metal clothing worn for protection in battle
battle
metal clothing worn for protection in battle
military
forceful forward movement in battle
military
engaged in a combat or battle situation
Examples of battle in a sentence
A fierce battle broke out at dawn. The battle for equal rights continues worldwide. His battle with addiction was a long journey. He battled against the wind to finish the race. They battled through the night to save the town. She battled with her emotions all night.
The two companies battled for market dominance.
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- French:bataille, lutter, ...
- German:Schlacht, kämpfen, ...
- Italian:combattimento, combattere, ...
- Spanish:combate, luchar, ...
- Portuguese:batalha, batalhar, ...
- Chinese:战斗, 拼搏, ...
- Japanese:戦闘, 奮闘する, ...
- Arabic:مَعْرَكَة, كَافَحَ, ...
- Hebrew:קְרָב, לְהִתְמוֹדֵד, ...
- Russian:сражение, бороться, ...
- Ukrainian:бій, битися, ...
- Hindi:युद्ध, संघर्ष करना, ...
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