fight ing
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(transitive) To engage in combat with; to oppose physically, to contest with.
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(intransitive) To contend in physical conflict, either singly or in war, battle etc.
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(transitive) To conduct or engage in (battle, warfare, a cause, etc.).
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(intransitive) To strive for something; to campaign or contend for success.
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(transitive) To try to overpower; to fiercely counteract.
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(reciprocal) To contend in physical conflict with each other, either singly or in war, battle etc.
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(causative) To cause to fight; to manage or manoeuvre in a fight.
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Senses relating to physical conflict:
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(intransitive) Of colours or other design elements: to clash; to fail to harmonize.
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A physical confrontation or combat between two or more people or groups.
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A conflict, possibly nonphysical, with opposing ideas or forces; strife.
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An occasion of fighting.
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(sports) A boxing or martial arts match.
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(uncountable) The will or ability to fight.
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(archaic) A battle between opposing armies.
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(obsolete) A screen for the combatants in ships; an arming.
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