Definition of combat - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
militaryTECH. action fought between military forcesTECH.
- The combat lasted several hours with heavy casualties.
2.
conflictstruggle between sides, often for victory or dominance
- The combat between the two teams was intense.
Verb
1.
conflictfight against or oppose actively
- They combated the new legislation vehemently..
2.
preventtry to stop something from happening
- The government is taking steps to combat inflation.
Expressions with combat
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engaged in a fight or battle
The two knights were locked in combat on the battlefield.
confrontation involving weapons between individuals or groups
The gang members were involved in armed combat.
boot designed for soldiers in combat situations
The soldier laced up his combat boots before the mission.
harm to soldiers during battle
The soldier received a combat injury during the mission.
city district known for high crime and vice
The neighborhood was labeled a combat zone by the police.
physical fight at very short distance
The soldiers were trained in close combat.
operation with direct fighting against opposing forces
The unit prepared for a combat mission at dawn.
trousers with multiple pockets for carrying items
She loves wearing combat pants for hiking because of the extra storage.
extra money for soldiers in combat zones
The army offers combat pay to deployed soldiers.
government ship used for waging war
The navy deployed a combat ship to the region.
loose-fitting pants with many pockets, used for military or casual wear
He wore combat trousers for the hike.
fight between two individuals
The knights engaged in single combat.
place of intense competition or conflict
The courtroom became a combat area during the trial.
fighting where opponents are close enough to touch
The soldiers were trained in hand-to-hand combat.
unable to continue fighting
After the skirmish, several soldiers were hors de combat and needed evacuation..
fight to the death
The knights engaged in mortal combat.
fitness class using martial arts moves and fast music for cardio
She joined body combat twice a week.
military assignment that involves direct participation in armed fighting
He was placed on combat duty at the front lines.
knowledge and skill gained from real fighting in war
The commander relied on soldiers with prior combat experience for the mission.
organized teaching and practice of fighting skills for real or simulated battles
The soldiers spent weeks in combat training before deployment.
phase in a game where players engage in battle
During the combat turn, players attack their opponents.
person not involved in fighting
The non-combat was evacuated to a safe area.
sport involving physical combat between individuals
Boxing is a popular combat sport.
fighting between aircraft in the sky
Aerial combat was intense during the war.
Origin of combat
Latin, combattere (to fight)
Terms with combat included in their meaning
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conflict
engage in physical combat with someone
conflict
occasion of physical combat or confrontation
combat gear
weapons and ammunition
combat
participate in a battle or war
combat
person who engages in physical combat
combat
the act of engaging in physical combat
battle units
military troops organized for combat
military
armored combat vehicle with heavy firepower
combat
object used in combat or hunting
military
sturdy footwear for soldiers in combat
combat
engage in combat until one side is defeated
games
engage in mock combat for fun
combat
fire a weapon to hit someone
combat
cause to fall by a blow or attack
physical combat
engage in a wrestling match with an opponent
combat
the act of discharging a weapon
warfare
associated with warfare or combat
combat
attack quickly and violently
support
individual offering non-combat services to the army
military
withdrawal from combat or confrontation
combat
engage in combat until one opponent dies
gaming
video game genre focused on close combat between characters
combat
wrestle or tussle with someone
military
involved in a combat or conflict situation
Examples of combat in a sentence
Combat training is essential for all recruits. He recounted the combat he experienced during the training exercise. Urban combat in the novel was described with brutal detail. The community combated the proposed changes. They are determined to combat the rising crime rates. Efforts to combat climate change are intensifying.
New policies were introduced to combat cybercrime.
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- French:combat, combattre, ...
- German:Kampf, bekämpfen, ...
- Italian:combattimento, combattere, ...
- Spanish:combate, combatir, ...
- Portuguese:combate, lutar contra, ...
- Chinese:战斗, 斗争, ...
- Japanese:戦闘, 戦う, ...
- Arabic:قِتَال, حَارَبَ, ...
- Hebrew:קְרָב, לְהִילָּחֵם, ...
- Russian:бой, бороться, ...
- Ukrainian:бій, битися, ...
- Hindi:लड़ाई, विरोध करना, ...
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