Noun | 1. | fight - the act of fighting; any contest or struggle; "a fight broke out at the hockey game"; "there was fighting in the streets"; "the unhappy couple got into a terrible scrap" |
2. | fight - an intense verbal dispute; "a violent fight over the bill is expected in the Senate" | |
3. | fight - a boxing match; "the fight was on television last night" Synonyms: bout | |
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5. | fight - an aggressive willingness to compete; "the team was full of fight" Synonyms: competitiveness | |
Verb | 1. | fight - be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight; "the tribesmen fought each other"; "Siblings are always fighting" Synonyms: struggle |
2. | fight - fight against or resist strongly; "The senator said he would oppose the bill"; "Don't fight it!" | |
3. | fight - make a strenuous or labored effort; "She struggled for years to survive without welfare"; "He fought for breath" Synonyms: struggle | |
4. | fight - exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for; "The liberal party pushed for reforms"; "She is crusading for women's rights"; "The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate" |