combats
ˈkɑmbæts
Definition

Definition of combats - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun, plural

1.
personal strugglestruggle or conflict between individuals
  • He faced daily combats with his inner demons..
2.
clothingUKmilitary-style trousers for outdoor activitiesUK
  • He wore combats for the hiking trip.
cargo pants
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Images of combats

  • combats: military-style trousers for outdoor activities
    military-style trousers for outdoor activities

Origin of combats

Latin, combattere (to fight)

Terms with combats included in their meaning

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medical
agent that combats retroviruses like HIV
history
person who fights formal combats
combat
person who fights formal combats
historical combat
the practice of fighting formal combats between two people

Examples of combats in a sentence

  • The combats between the two rivals were intense.
  • She bought new combats for the camping trip.
  • Combats are popular for their durability and comfort.

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  1. French:combat, treillis, ...
  2. German:Kampf, Cargo-Hose, ...
  3. Italian:lotte, combats, ...
  4. Spanish:luchas, pantalones de combate, ...
  5. Portuguese:conflitos, calças cargo, ...
  6. Chinese:战斗, 军裤, ...
  7. Japanese:闘争, カーゴパンツ, ...
  8. Arabic:صراعات, سِرْوَال عَسْكَرِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַאֲבָקִים, מִכְנְסֵי קַרְגוֹ, ...
  10. Russian:борьба, брюки, ...
  11. Ukrainian:боротьба, штани-комбінезони, ...
  12. Hindi:संघर्ष, कांबेट्स, ...
combat
kəmˈbæt

Definition of combat - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
militaryTECH.action fought between military forcesTECH.
  • The combat lasted several hours with heavy casualties.
battle engagement hostilities
2.
conflictstruggle between sides, often for victory or dominance
  • The combat between the two teams was intense.
confrontation contest struggle

Verb

tr.
1.
conflictfight against or oppose actively
  • They combated the new legislation vehemently..
battle fight oppose
2.
preventtry to stop something from happening
  • The government is taking steps to combat inflation.
counteract oppose
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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.

Origin of combat

Latin, combattere (to fight)

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.

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  1. French:combat, combattre, ...
  2. German:Kampf, bekämpfen, ...
  3. Italian:combattimento, combattere, ...
  4. Spanish:combate, combatir, ...
  5. Portuguese:combate, lutar contra, ...
  6. Chinese:战斗, 斗争, ...
  7. Japanese:戦闘, 戦う, ...
  8. Arabic:قِتَال, حَارَبَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:קְרָב, לְהִילָּחֵם, ...
  10. Russian:бой, бороться, ...
  11. Ukrainian:бій, битися, ...
  12. Hindi:लड़ाई, विरोध करना, ...

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