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fight

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of FIGHT

1
to oppose (someone) in physical conflict <a proud people who have fiercely fought all invaders of their homeland>
Synonyms battle, clash (with), combat, scrimmage (with), skirmish (with), war (against)
Near Antonyms give up, submit, surrender
2
to strive to reduce or eliminate <a civil rights leader who dedicated his life to fighting prejudice>
Synonyms battle, combat, contend (with), counter, oppose, oppugn
Near Antonyms abide, bear, endure, suffer; advocate, back, champion, endorse (also indorse), support, uphold
3
to engage in a contest <everyone on that street seems to be fighting to see who can create the gaudiest holiday lighting display>
4
to express different opinions about something often angrily <if you kids continue to fight, I'm turning this car around and we're heading back home!>
5
to refuse to give in to <I tried to fight the temptation to eat another cookie—and lost>
Antonyms bow (to), capitulate (to), give in (to), knuckle under (to), stoop (to), submit (to), succumb (to), surrender (to), yield (to)

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